The Wizard of the Kremlin

The Wizard of the Kremlin

2026
2h 36m
6.4

6.4/10

110 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

"Power was the plan. Putin was the consequence."

Overview

Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, charts his path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a 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 opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.

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Revenue: $7,403,116

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Curiosa Films Gaumont France 2 Cinéma Tribune Pictures LB Entertainment Jeff Rice Films
Production Countries
France United States of America United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Russian

Keywords

based on novel or book rise to power vladimir putin russia

Quick Facts

Original Title Le mage du Kremlin
Release Date January 21, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt32386654

Cast

Paul Dano
Paul Dano

Vadim Baranov

Jude Law
Jude Law

Vladimir Putin

Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander

Ksenia

Tom Sturridge
Tom Sturridge

Dmitri Sidorov

Will Keen
Will Keen

Boris Berezovsky

Jeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright

Rowland

Andris Keišs
Andris Keišs

Yevgeny Prigozhin

Magne-Håvard Brekke
Magne-Håvard Brekke

Eduard Limonov

Matthew Baunsgard
Matthew Baunsgard

Larry

Anton Lytvynov
Anton Lytvynov

Restaurant patron

Alexander M. Johnson
Alexander M. Johnson

Secretary

Anastasia Sutter
Anastasia Sutter

Putin friend

Key Crew

Olivier Assayas
Writer
Olivier Assayas
Director
Emmanuel Carrère
Writer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Thomas Pierce
Executive Producer
Scott Weber
Executive Producer
Alexandra Abrams
Executive Producer
Lee Broda
Executive Producer