The Death of Stalin 2017
“He’s dead, and the backstabbing has just begun”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- Armando Iannucci
- Networks
- Gaumont, Quad Productions, Main Journey
What is The Death of Stalin?
The Death of Stalin is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 20, 2017
- Studios
- Gaumont, Quad Productions, Main Journey
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Gaumont, Quad Productions, Main Journey
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Overview
The Death of Stalin is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Gaumont, Quad Productions, Main Journey. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Paranoid cronies scramble for power after Stalin's death.”
- Sharp political satire of a historical power vacuum
- Blend of comedy and drama grounded in real events
- Violent backstabbing scenes may be unsettling
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comedic takes on history and political intrigue.
The film mixes dark comedy with graphic political violence, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
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What is the film about?
It follows the chaotic struggle among Stalin’s inner circle after his death.
What genre does it belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama with historical elements.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 47 minutes.
When was it released?
The film was released in 2017, with a US release on March 9, 2018.
Is the film suitable for all audiences?
Its dark humor and violent political backstabbing make it more appropriate for mature viewers.
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