Russkies (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Russkies is a drama and family film directed by Rick Rosenthal, running about 99 minutes. “Sometimes the worst of enemies can become the best of friends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of American boys discovers a Russian sailor washed up on the coast of Florida and decide to befriend him, assuming that he is friendly and will bring them no danger and thus go against the ideas of their parents, as well as the government.
Who’s in it. Russkies stars Joaquin Phoenix as Danny, Peter Billingsley as Adam, Whip Hubley as Mischa and Stefan DeSalle as Jason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Russkies has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
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 Russkies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Russkies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Russkies (1987)?
- In US, Russkies 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 Russkies worth watching?
- Russkies holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Russkies?
- Russkies stars Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Whip Hubley, Stefan DeSalle and Summer Phoenix.
- When was Russkies released?
- Russkies was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.