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The Last Bolshevik

7.619942h 1mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A documentary on Soviet filmmaker Aleksandr Medvedkin, examining his tumultuous career, the rediscovery of his masterpiece Happiness, and Russia's struggles over the course of the 20th Century.

DirectorChris Marker
WriterChris Marker
ProducerMichael Kustow

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OVIDOVID
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Marker

AMAleksandr Medvedkin
Aleksandr Medvedkin
Self (archive footage)
NINikolai Izvolov
Nikolai Izvolov
Self - Russian film historian
LG
Léonor Graser
Dinosaur girl
YRYuli Raizman
Yuli Raizman
Self
AP
Antonina Pirojkova
Self
JDJean-Claude Dauphin
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Self (voice)
MPMichael Pennington
Michael Pennington
Self (voice: English version)

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The Last Bolshevik — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Last Bolshevik?

The Last Bolshevik is streaming on OVID in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Last Bolshevik on Netflix?

No, The Last Bolshevik is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID.

Is The Last Bolshevik on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Last Bolshevik isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on OVID instead.

Where can I watch The Last Bolshevik for free?

The Last Bolshevik is available on OVID in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.