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The Wizard of the Kremlin

By Olivier Assayas

2026

2h16

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7.1/10

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3.6/5

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3.5/5

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Synopsis

In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever. Putin and Baranov’s reign of chaos begins with lies and corruption, and quickly escalates to assassinations, tyranny, and eventually all-out war.

Community Reviews

Opinions on 'The Wizard of Kremlin' are mixed, with many praising Jude Law's portrayal of Vladimir Putin as a highlight. Viewers appreciated the film's deep dive into the political machinations of post-Soviet Russia, though some found the narrative overly long and the pacing slow. The blend of historical context with fictional elements intrigued many, but others felt the film was too talkative and lacked dramatic tension.

👍 Jude Law's performance as Putin stands out.

👎 Some viewers found the film overly lengthy and dialogue-heavy.

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Reviews and Comments

9 reviews
Exie__b
Exie__brated ★ 7/10
March 15, 2026

Film intéressant sur une histoire vraie et contemporaine démontrant l’ascension de Poutine au pouvoir, malheureusement on ne sait pas trop comment tirer le vrai du faux sur une histoire aussi contemporaine

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levenezrated ★ 10/10
March 14, 2026

CR
Clementrated ★ 6/10
February 7, 2026

Lilith Slm
Lilithrated ★ 7/10
February 5, 2026

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Tristanrated ★ 4/10
February 1, 2026

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Adamrated ★ 8/10
January 26, 2026

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ClémentFrated ★ 7/10
January 25, 2026

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paulinerated ★ 6/10
January 19, 2026

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