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The Death of Stalin

7.020171h 47mRMovieComedyDramaHistory

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?

DirectorArmando Iannucci
WritersFabien Nury·Armando Iannucci
ProducersYann Zenou·Nicolas Duval Adassovsky

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Armando Iannucci

SBSteve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Nikita Khrushchev
SBSimon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Lavrenti Beria
JTJeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor
Georgy Malenkov
JIJason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs
Field Marshal Zhukov
MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
Vyacheslav Molotov
RFRupert Friend
Rupert Friend
Vasily Stalin
ARAndrea Riseborough
Andrea Riseborough
Svetlana Stalin
DCDermot Crowley
Dermot Crowley
Lazar Kaganovich
PWPaul Whitehouse
Paul Whitehouse
Anastas Mikoyan
PCPaul Chahidi
Paul Chahidi
Nicolai Bulganin
AMAdrian McLoughlin
Adrian McLoughlin
Josef Stalin
PCPaddy Considine
Paddy Considine
Andreyev

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The Death of Stalin — streaming FAQ

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The Death of Stalin isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Death of Stalin on Netflix?

No, The Death of Stalin is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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Where can I watch The Death of Stalin for free?

The Death of Stalin isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Death of Stalin based on a true story?

Yes — The Death of Stalin is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).