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Bender: The Beginning

6.420211h 36mMovieAdventureComedyAction

Russian Empire, 1919. By a twist of fate, young idealist Osip Zadunaisky meets an infamous con artist and self-proclaimed Turkish subject Ibrahim Bender. A man of pure thought and aristocratic upbringing, Osip would never have associated…

DirectorIgor Zaytsev
WriterOleg Malovichko
ProducersAleksey Alekseev·Danila Ippolitov

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 9 other countries

Bender: The Beginning isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Igor Zaytsev

SBSergey Bezrukov
Sergey Bezrukov
Ibrahim Suleiman Berta-Maria Bender-bay
AVAram Vardevanyan
Aram Vardevanyan
Ostap Zadunayskiy
NKNikita Kologrivyy
Nikita Kologrivyy
Mishka Yaponchik
TVTaisiya Vilkova
Taisiya Vilkova
Eva Mahulskaya - swindler
OTOlexander Tsekalo
Olexander Tsekalo
Mark Sokolovich
YRYuliya Rutberg
Yuliya Rutberg
madam Sokolovich
OSOlga Sutulova
Olga Sutulova
Bender's mother
YKYuri Kolokolnikov
Yuri Kolokolnikov
Grigoriy Kotovskiy
PDPavel Derevyanko
Pavel Derevyanko
Nestor Mahno
GKGarik Kharlamov
Garik Kharlamov
Valiadis - host cabaret
PMPavel Maykov
Pavel Maykov
ATArtyom Tkachenko
Artyom Tkachenko
Ametistov - staff captain

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Bender: The Beginning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bender: The Beginning?

Bender: The Beginning isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Austria, Brazil and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Bender: The Beginning on Netflix?

No, Bender: The Beginning is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Bender: The Beginning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bender: The Beginning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Bender: The Beginning for free?

Bender: The Beginning isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Bender: The Beginning?

Bender: The Beginning hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 12, 2021. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Bender: The Beginning?

Yes — Bender: The Beginning is followed by Ostap Bender: Gold of the Empire (2021) in the Ostap Bender Collection.

Is there a prequel to Bender: The Beginning?

Bender: The Beginning is the first film in the Ostap Bender Collection.

Is Bender: The Beginning part of a trilogy?

Yes — Bender: The Beginning is part of a trilogy, alongside Ostap Bender: Gold of the Empire (2021) and Ostap Bender: The Final Hustle (2021).

How many movies are in the Ostap Bender Collection?

There are 3 films in the Ostap Bender Collection: Bender: The Beginning (2021), Ostap Bender: Gold of the Empire (2021) and Ostap Bender: The Final Hustle (2021).