---
title: "Kraken"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kraken-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1258151
imdb_id: "tt28364592"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 134
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 175
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kraken (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kraken-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kraken is a 2025 Russian science fiction monster film directed by Nikolai Lebedev. The plot follows a search vessel tasked with locating a missing Russian missile submarine in the Greenland Sea to prevent a top-secret weapon from being captured, only to encounter a highly intelligent, camouflaging creature awakened by geological research at the North Pole.

The film features a cast including Alexander Petrov, Viktor Dobronravov, Aleksei Guskov, Diana Pozharskaya, Anton Rival, and Sergei Garmash. It combines genres of science fiction, drama, action, and horror with a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A search crew hunting a missing Russian submarine encounters a legendary, intelligent deep-water monster."

### Why Watch
- Features a legendary intelligent monster with camouflage abilities
- Combines high-stakes military search missions with science fiction elements
- Directed by Nikolai Lebedev and co-written by Aleksey Sidorov

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film contains horror elements
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated 12+ and blends science fiction, drama, action, and horror elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #russian-science-fiction, #monster-horror, #deep-sea-thriller, #military-action, #creature-feature

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nikolay Lebedev
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Trite, Russia 1, Central Partnership

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexander Petrov** as *Victor Voronin*
- **Aleksey Guskov** as *Rear Admiral Olshanskiy*
- **Victor Dobronravov** as *Aleksandr Voronin*
- **Sergey Garmash** as *Admiral Belousov*
- **Diana Pozharskaya** as *Dzhuliya*
- **Anton Rival** as *Oscar*
- **Aleksandr Ratnikov** as *Tatarinov*
- **Sergey Kempo** as *Koshkin*
- **Anton Bogdanov** as *Ryabov*
- **Oleg Gaas** as *Ipatov*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Kraken?
The provided sources do not specify streaming availability.

### Q: Is Kraken worth watching?
The film is a Russian science fiction monster film featuring an intelligent, camouflaging creature.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

### Q: What is the age rating for Kraken?
The film is rated 12+.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kraken — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1258151)
- [Kraken (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28364592/fullcredits/)
- [Kraken (2025 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken_(2025_film))
- [Kraken (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1258151/cast)
- [Kraken (film français, 2026) — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken_(film_fran%C3%A7ais,_2026))
- [Kraken (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Kraken_(film))

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