---
title: "The Death of Stalin"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-death-of-stalin-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 402897
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Death of Stalin (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-death-of-stalin-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Paranoid cronies scramble for power after Stalin's death."

### Why Watch
- Sharp political satire of a historical power vacuum
- Blend of comedy and drama grounded in real events

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent backstabbing scenes may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes dark comedy with graphic political violence, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark-comedy, political, satirical, chaotic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Armando Iannucci
- **Networks / Studios**: Gaumont, Quad Productions, Main Journey

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Buscemi** as *Nikita Khrushchev*
- **Simon Russell Beale** as *Lavrenti Beria*
- **Jeffrey Tambor** as *Georgy Malenkov*
- **Jason Isaacs** as *Field Marshal Zhukov*
- **Michael Palin** as *Vyacheslav Molotov*
- **Rupert Friend** as *Vasily Stalin*
- **Andrea Riseborough** as *Svetlana Stalin*
- **Dermot Crowley** as *Lazar Kaganovich*
- **Paul Whitehouse** as *Anastas Mikoyan*
- **Paul Chahidi** as *Nicolai Bulganin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows the chaotic struggle among Stalin’s inner circle after his death.

### Q: What genre does it belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama with historical elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 47 minutes.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in 2017, with a US release on March 9, 2018.

### Q: Is the film suitable for all audiences?
Its dark humor and violent political backstabbing make it more appropriate for mature viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Death of Stalin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/402897)

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