Movies and TvShows featuring "russian-immigrant" theme.
Sergei Kravinoff is a big game hunter, who takes a magical serum giving him superhuman abilities and a longer life.
Summer of Rockets is a drama TV show set in 1950s Britain, exploring the relationship between a Russian immigrant and his involvement with MI5 and the British upper class society.
In 1873, the peaceful town of Blind Chapel in East Texas is threatened by The Hellhounds, a vicious outlaw gang. With the help of a mysterious Russian immigrant, a determined marshal, a courageous sheriff, and a group of brave townspeople, they must stand against the bloodthirsty invaders and protect their community.
Paulie, a talking parrot, grows up with a little girl named Marie. When Marie's eyesight starts failing, Paulie is sold to a pawn shop. He embarks on a cross-country journey to find Marie and reunite with her. Along the way, Paulie encounters various people and experiences that shape his understanding of the world.
W.E. is a romantic drama that tells the story of two love affairs: one set in 1998 between Wally Winthrop and a Russian security guard, and another set in 1924 between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of art.
Set in London during the 1920s, Ballet Shoes follows the lives of three orphaned sisters - Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil. Adopted by an eccentric explorer, the girls have diverse interests and talents. However, they all share a common dream of becoming ballet dancers. The story follows their journey as they train at a prestigious dance academy, overcome various obstacles, and work towards achieving their goals.
Moscow on the Hudson is a comedy-drama film about a Russian musician who defects to the United States and settles in New York City. The story follows his struggles and adventures as he navigates the American way of life and pursues his dreams.
The Chosen is a coming-of-age story about a young Hasidic Jewish boy, Reuven Malter, living in Brooklyn. It explores his relationships with his father, his friendship with a Orthodox Jew and the challenges he faces as a teenager in a conflicted world.
Set in 1940s New York City, 'The Public Eye' follows a lonely news photographer who becomes involved with the mob and gets caught up in their criminal activities. As he documents their actions, he must navigate his way through a dangerous world of violence and deceit. Along the way, he forms a romantic connection with a middle-aged woman and becomes embroiled in a web of blackmail, murder, and corruption.
In 1930s Germany, a man's life begins to unravel as he becomes consumed by despair, obsession, and a growing sense of insanity. His once successful business crumbles, his marriage falls apart, and he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of murder, hallucination, and false identities.
Operation Odessa is a true-crime documentary that follows the story of a Russian immigrant who becomes involved in a major cocaine trafficking operation. The documentary explores his connections with the Cali Cartel, the Russian mafia, and the DEA, as well as the role of a Russian submarine in the operation.
A rookie cop in France investigates a brutal murder and must confront his haunted past when the case begins to unravel. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and corruption within the police department. With the help of an interpreter and a determined woman, he races against time to catch the killer before more lives are lost.
The Whales of August is a compelling drama set in Maine, centering around two elderly sisters spending their summer in a cottage. As they reflect on their past, their relationship is tested, jealousy arises, and a Russian immigrant enters their lives. The film explores themes of aging, blindness, and the complexities of sibling relationships.
Jack Reed is investigating a mass murder that occurred in a cemetery in broad daylight. Most individuals at the cemetery and the victims are Russian immigrants and they either fear or don't trust the police, because they have complaining about other problems to the police but they don't care or think it warrants investigating. Reed still investigates and it leads to a devious Russian who has turned some young Russians into his private army. Reed's friend, Charles Silvera, also has a problem. The son of an old friend and mayoral candidate, Gordon Thomas, has been arrested for killing someone while driving under the influence. Some of the people on Thomas' staff are afraid that this might jeopardize Thomas' bid for mayor, so they are pressuring Silvera to make it go away but Silvera relents so they threaten him to.
Filth and Wisdom follows the story of a Russian immigrant, who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. In the meantime, he starts a punk rock band and navigates his way through the worlds of gypsy culture, poetry, and the music industry. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences the ups and downs of pursuing his dreams.
In 1980s Brooklyn, a gay teenager in the Orthodox Jewish community navigates the challenges of his sexual awakening while trying to reconcile his desires with his religious upbringing.
A thief on the run convinces a single father that he is his long-lost son. Complications ensue when he falls in love with his newfound "sister".
Chen, a young kid, is battling a cultural conflict between his Russian born mother and Israeli father. She is cultured and used to the finer things in life, including theater and fine dining. He is gruff on the outside but sweet on the inside - a Sabra; and looking to make his young son a man rather than the wimp his mother is raising. One day, Chen stumbles upon a ballroom dance class for young people and sees Natalie, a stunning Russian young girl he falls in love with immediately. His interest in Natalie leads him to taking ballroom dancing and to ultimately bridging the cultural divide of his own family - through the Cha Cha and the Tango. The teachers are a pair of former Russian world champions who never quite fulfilled their potential, but find themselves battling their demons through the instructions of the kids.