Escaping Riga (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, Escaping Riga is a documentary film directed by Dāvis Sīmanis Jr., running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on true events, it tells the stories of two outstanding personalities of the 20th century – Sergei Eisenstein and Isaiah Berlin, who were both born and spent their childhood in Riga but soon had to leave the city. The film follows the lives of the two characters during the turbulent first half of the 20th century, telling how one of them becomes “the greatest film director of his generation” in the totalitarian Soviet Union, and the other “the greatest thinker of his generation” in liberal Great Britain.
Who’s in it. Escaping Riga stars Gustavs Briedis as young Berlin, Gints Grūbe as Sir Isiah Berlin, Mihails Karasikovs as Sergei Eisenstein and Viktors Puglejevs as young Eisenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Escaping Riga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escaping Riga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escaping Riga tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escaping Riga (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escaping Riga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escaping Riga worth watching?
- Escaping Riga holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escaping Riga?
- Escaping Riga stars Gustavs Briedis, Gints Grūbe, Mihails Karasikovs, Viktors Puglejevs and Mārtiņš Počs.