The Wizard of the Kremlin

The Wizard of the Kremlin

Le Mage du Kremlin

6.4 /10 91 votes
January 21, 2026 2h 36m Released

Storyline

Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, charts his path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a rising KGB agent: Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game. Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.

Key Information

Director Olivier Assayas
Writers Olivier Assayas, Giuliano da Empoli
Studio Curiosa Films
Rating 6.4/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Vadim Baranov

Jude Law

Jude Law

Vladimir Putin

Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander

Ksenia

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Dmitri Sidorov

Will Keen

Will Keen

Boris Berezovsky

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Rowland

Andris Keišs

Andris Keišs

Yevgeny Prigozhin

Magne-Håvard Brekke

Magne-Håvard Brekke

Eduard Limonov

Matthew Baunsgard

Matthew Baunsgard

Larry

Anton Lytvynov

Restaurant patron

Alexander M. Johnson

Secretary

Anastasia Sutter

Putin friend

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wizard of the Kremlin was released on January 21, 2026.

The runtime of The Wizard of the Kremlin is 2h 36m.

The Wizard of the Kremlin is a Drama movie.

The Wizard of the Kremlin has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Wizard of the Kremlin is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Wizard of the Kremlin was directed by Olivier Assayas.

The main cast of The Wizard of the Kremlin includes Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander.

The Wizard of the Kremlin is originally in French.