Within the Whirlwind (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2009, Within the Whirlwind is a drama film directed by Marleen Gorris, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. During Stalin's reign of terror, Evgenia Ginzburg, a literature professor, was sent to 10 years hard labor in a gulag in Siberia. Having lost everything, and no longer wishing to live, she meets the camp doctor and begins to come back to life.
Who’s in it. Within the Whirlwind stars Ulrich Tukur as Dr. Anton Walter, Emily Watson as Evgenia Ginzburg, Pam Ferris as Genia's mother and Ian Hart as Beylin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Within the Whirlwind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Within the Whirlwind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Within the Whirlwind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Within the Whirlwind (2009)?
- In US, Within the Whirlwind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Within the Whirlwind worth watching?
- Within the Whirlwind holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Within the Whirlwind?
- Within the Whirlwind stars Ulrich Tukur, Emily Watson, Pam Ferris, Ian Hart and Ben Miller.
- When was Within the Whirlwind released?
- Within the Whirlwind was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.