Leningrad (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, Leningrad is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Buravsky, running about 120 minutes. “Some fight. Others fall. All are heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When in 1941 Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, their troops quickly besieged Leningrad. Foreign journalists are evacuated but one of them, Kate Davies, is presumed dead and misses the plane. Alone in the city she is helped by Nina Tsvetnova a young and idealist police officer and together they will fight for their own survival and the survival of the people in the besieged Leningrad.
Who’s in it. Leningrad stars Gabriel Byrne as Philip Parker, Mira Sorvino as Kate Davis, Armin Mueller-Stahl as von Leeb and Alexander Beyer as Walter Hoesdorff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Leningrad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leningrad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leningrad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leningrad (2009)?
- In US, Leningrad is available to rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leningrad worth watching?
- Leningrad holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leningrad?
- Leningrad stars Gabriel Byrne, Mira Sorvino, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Alexander Beyer and Christian Berkel.
- When was Leningrad released?
- Leningrad was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.