The Wizard of the Kremlin
Power was the plan. Putin was the consequence.
Le mage du Kremlin
Storyline
In early 1990s Russia, amid post-Soviet chaos, brilliant young Vadim Baranov charts his path. First an artist, then a reality television producer, he becomes the spin doctor to rising KGB agent Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game. Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally reveals the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.
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Cast & Crew
Paul Dano
Vadim Baranov
Alicia Vikander
Ksenia
Tom Sturridge
Dmitri Sidorov
Will Keen
Boris Berezovsky
Jeffrey Wright
Rowland
Jude Law
Vladimir Putin
Andris Keišs
Yevgeny Prigozhin
Magne-Håvard Brekke
Eduard Limonov
Matthew Baunsgard
Larry
Anton Lytvynov
Restaurant patron
Alexander M. Johnson
Secretary
Anastasia Sutter
Putin friend
Frequently Asked Questions
The Wizard of the Kremlin was released on January 21, 2026.
The runtime of The Wizard of the Kremlin is 2h 16m.
The Wizard of the Kremlin is a Drama, Comedy, Thriller movie.
The Wizard of the Kremlin has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Wizard of the Kremlin is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Wizard of the Kremlin was directed by Olivier Assayas.
The main cast of The Wizard of the Kremlin includes Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge.
The Wizard of the Kremlin is originally in English.