UKE (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, UKE is a documentary film directed by Volodymyr Mula, running about 90 minutes. “The Untold Story of Hockey Legends” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The authors showcase unique information that disproves previously held stereotypes. It turns out that the roots of Ukrainian hockey go back over a century. Ukrainian hockey players from immigrant families gained world fame while playing for teams in their new homeland. Meanwhile, they continued to maintain their language and culture. Throughout the 100-year existence of the NHL, more than fifty Ukrainians became champions of the League. This is the largest number of champions representing a non-North American nationality. Even the best hockey player of all times, Wayne Gretzky, is of Ukrainian descent.
Who’s in it. UKE stars Walter Gretzky as Himself and Wayne Gretzky as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, UKE sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch UKE page.
If you liked it. Fans of UKE 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 UKE (2020)?
- In US, UKE is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is UKE worth watching?
- UKE holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in UKE?
- UKE stars Walter Gretzky and Wayne Gretzky.
- When was UKE released?
- UKE was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.