The Death of Stalin Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Apr. 3, 2018

The Death of Stalin

Director: Armando Iannucci

Starring: Adrian McLoughlin • Steve Buscemi • Simon Russell Beale • Rupert Friend • Jason Isaacs

R Drama 1 hr, 47 m

64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

Plot: A comic look at how Joseph Stalin’s stroke in 1953 threw the USSR into chaos and inspired a mad power grab among his top advisers.

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A
Adrian McLoughlin
... Joseph Stalin
S
Steve Buscemi
Animal Farm, Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer
S
Simon Russell Beale
The Choral, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Rupert Friend
Dreams, Jurassic World Rebirth
J
Jason Isaacs
Cars 2, Juliet & Romeo
M
Michael Palin
Absolutely Anything, Concert for George
J
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary), The Hangover

A look at The Death of Stalin behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Armando Iannucci last helmed The Personal History of David Copperfield and In the Loop. The film's writer Armando Iannucci last penned The Personal History of David Copperfield and In the Loop.

Mar 2017

Changed The Death of Stalin movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, violence and some sexual references
Runtime: 1 hr, 47 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Theatrical Trailer

The Death of Stalin was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 9 , 2018. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including A Wrinkle in Time, The Hurricane Heist and The Strangers: Prey at Night. As a limited release, The Death of Stalin was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Death of Stalin is currently being determined. Stay tuned!