Russkies (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Russkies is a 1987 drama directed by Rick Rosenthal, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Patrick Kilpatrick and Susan Walters. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Rick Rosenthal
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Russkies About?
The premise of Russkies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the American heartland, three teenagers discover a Soviet sailor who has washed ashore in Florida. They find themselves unexpectedly helping him, navigating cultural differences and forging a surprising friendship. As they work together, they confront personal challenges and learn valuable lessons about understanding and acceptance.
Russkies Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- naval uniform
- foreigner playing russian character
- cold war
- friendship
- american actor playing foreigner
- firework
- fireworks
- ship's crew
- slimehouse
- friend
- american
- group
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- boy
- man boy relationship
- child's point of view
- child protagonist
- african american
- black american
- hiding
- brother sister relationship
- childhood
- vodka
- soviet navy
- rocket
- patriotism
- mcdonald's restaurant
- gocart
- divorce
- comic hero
- baseball
- independence day
- fourth of july
- florida keys
- independent film
- florida
- american navy
- american army
Russkies Cast
Joaquin Phoenix leads the cast, with Patrick Kilpatrick and Susan Walters. Directed by Rick Rosenthal; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rick Rosenthal
Also Starring in Russkies
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Russkies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Russkies 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 53% User score
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Russkies Plot Summary
What happens in Russkies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Independence Day celebrations approached, three adventurous 12-year-old military brats—Danny, Adam, and Jason—found themselves gathered in their snug Key West bedroom, engrossed in the pages of their cherished comic book, Sgt. Slammer. Over the horizon, a Soviet warship ominously loomed, hinting at the turbulent events that were about to unfold. Amid this backdrop, intelligence officer Sulock, against his captain’s warnings, made a fateful choice by conspiring with Mischa Pushkin and Boris to acquire a prototype surveillance device from a treacherous U.S. mole, setting off a chaotic series of events. Alas, their raft capsized, leaving Mischa stranded on the shore, forever altered by the ordeal.
Full summary
The whole story of Russkies, scene by scene
Russkies Box Office
Russkies grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.2M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
Russkies Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Russkies - Clip
How Well Do You Know Russkies?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the comic book that Danny, Adam, and Jason are reading?
Cars in Russkies
20 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon and the 1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe.
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1981 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon Important role -
1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe Important role -
1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1984 Chevrolet CUCV M-1009 Minor role
Russkies Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Gli AcchiappaRussi” and “Русские”.
- Also known as
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- Gli AcchiappaRussi
- Русские
- Rusos
- Mamma ho acchiappato un russo
- 俄国佬
- 러스키스, რუსები
- Les Russes sont là
- Son Kucaklaşma
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Movies Like Russkies
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Russian Youth, The Russia House and A Russian Youth.
Russkies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Russkies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Russkies?
Russkies runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Russkies released?
Russkies was released on November 6, 1987.
Who directed Russkies?
Russkies was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
More films by Rick Rosenthal Who is in the cast of Russkies?
Russkies stars Joaquin Phoenix, Patrick Kilpatrick and Susan Walters, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Russkies make at the box office?
Russkies grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
How is Russkies rated?
Russkies has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Russkies have a post-credit scene?
No. Russkies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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