Rhino (2021): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rhino is a 2021 drama thriller directed by Oleh Sentsov, starring Serhii Filimonov as Rhino, Ivan Tamashev and Alina Zievakova. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $125,486 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Oleh Sentsov
- Original language
-
Ukrainian - Studio
- Arthouse Traffic
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rhino About?
The premise of Rhino without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Ukraine during the 1990s, this film follows young Vova as he navigates a city rife with crime and corruption. Determined and resilient, he attempts to find his place within the brutal underworld, facing challenges and dangers at every turn. The story explores themes of survival and morality in a lawless environment.
Rhino Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female topless nudity
- male nudity
- female frontal nudity
- male frontal nudity
- long take
- torture
- brutality
- organized crime
- gangster crime
- gangster film
+21 more Show fewer
- gangster movie
- gangster as protagonist
- gangster
- thug
- hoodlum
- ukrainian mafia
- ukraine
- ukrainian
- 1990s
- post soviet
- post soviet ukraine
- gangland
- gangsterism
- shooting
- kalashnikov
- prostitute
- bathhouse
- sauna
- drug use
- cocaine
- snorting cocaine
Rhino Cast & Characters
Serhii Filimonov leads the cast as Rhino, with Ivan Tamashev as Middle Rhino and Alina Zievakova as Marina. Directed by Oleh Sentsov; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Oleh Sentsov
- Serhii Filimonov as Rhino
- Ivan Tamashev as Middle Rhino
- Alina Zievakova as Marina
- Ruslan Koval as Prosecutor
Also Starring in Rhino
· 37 more- Heorhii Povolotskyi Tucha
- Oleksandr Rudynskyi Red
- Iryna Mak Rhino's Mother
- Yevhen Chernykov Man in the Car
- Mariia Shtofa Rhino's Sister
- Yaroslav Bezkorovainyi Girl's Father
- Vyacheslav Babenkov Debtor
- Lorena Kolibabchuk Debtor's Wife
- Yevhenii Hryhoriev Plus
- Oleh Skrypka Wedding Singer
- Serhii Smeian Rhino's Father
- Volodymyr Bezdomnikov Old Fisherman
- Oleh Shevtsov Second Civilian
- Andriy Klymenkov First Civilian
- Pavlo Shpehun Tip
- Denys Shatskyi Spaceman
Show all 41 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Yelyzaveta Tsilyk Brother's Girlfriend
- Maksym Kyrychenko Sanyok
- Dmytro Lozovskyi Rhino's Brother
- Dmytro Dima Little Rhino
- Yevhen Svitlychnyi Karas
- Vladyslav Derduga Scull
- Serhii Maydebura Meat
- Vitalii Tyutenko Chicha
- Volodymyr Shamray Dad
- Ihor Logoniuk Officer
- Vladyslav Simanko Sweety
- Mykhailo Dosenko Doctor
- Margo Dumas Chick
- Mykhailo Melnykov Drunk Visitor
- Iryna Rozhkova Female Visitor
- Lyudmyla Melnykova Girl's Grandmother
- Luts Hans Kleinert Mr. Gauss
- Mariia Volkova Girl
- Taras Goh Foreman
- Mariia Fyshelevych Secretary
- Yevhen Pavlenko Guitarist
Rhino Plot Summary
What happens in Rhino from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young man is raised in a secluded Ukrainian village, navigating the challenges of adolescence during the tumultuous 1990s. Once a petty thug and delinquent, his life takes a dark turn when a rival gang, led by a notorious figure called Skull, threatens his family, compelling him to align with the local Ukrainian mafia for protection. In this dangerous environment, he earns the nickname “Rhino,” bestowed by his boss due to his stubborn and aggressive nature.
Full summary
The whole story of Rhino, scene by scene
Rhino Box Office
Rhino grossed $125,486 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$125.5K
- International
- $125.5K
Rhino Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer XYZ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Rhino?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What nickname does the protagonist earn from his boss?
Rhino Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Nosorih” and “Ρινόκερως”.
- Also known as
-
- Nosorih
- Ρινόκερως
- Nashorn
- Degunradzis
- Rhino: Ukrainian Godfather
- 라이노
- 犀牛－浪流連
- Носорог
- 犀牛
- Nosorożec
- Nosoroh
Seen Rhino?
Movies Like Rhino
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Eastern Promises, Rogue City and Crimea.
Rhino FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Rhino, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rhino?
Rhino runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Rhino released?
Rhino was released on September 10, 2021.
Who directed Rhino?
Rhino was directed by Oleh Sentsov.
More films by Oleh Sentsov Who is in the cast of Rhino?
Rhino stars Serhii Filimonov as Rhino, Ivan Tamashev as Middle Rhino and Alina Zievakova as Marina, among 41 credited actors.
How much did Rhino make at the box office?
Rhino grossed $125,486 worldwide.
Does Rhino have a post-credit scene?
No. Rhino has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rhino in?
The original language of Rhino is Ukrainian.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
