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Siberia (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Siberia is a 2018 romantic thriller directed by Matthew M. Ross, starring Keanu Reeves as Lucas Hill, Boris Gulyarin and Pasha D. Lychnikoff. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $636,366 worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

IMDb rating
4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
12%
worldwide gross
$636.4K
Echo Score
32
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Siberia (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Matthew M. Ross
Genres
Thriller , Romance , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Siberia About?

The premise of Siberia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An American diamond merchant travels to Russia to sell rare blue diamonds of dubious origin. The deal quickly goes wrong, and he finds himself entangled in an obsessive relationship with a local café owner in a small Siberian town. As their passion intensifies, he struggles to escape the treacherous world of diamond trading and the dangerous circumstances he finds himself in.

Siberia Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • blowjob
  • diamond merchant
  • rare diamond
  • siberia russia
  • female cafe owner
  • extramarital affair
  • cunnilingus
  • cheating husband
  • neo noir
  • shady business deal
  • rough sex
  • intense sex
+38 more
  • love at first sight
  • keeping eye contact during sex
  • sex in bed
  • female topless nudity
  • lover lover relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • russian gangster
  • sex scene
  • shady business
  • russia
  • setting a house on fire
  • shot in the back
  • shot to death
  • german actor playing foreigner
  • cold weather
  • american
  • saint petersburg russia
  • blue diamond
  • woman wears a bra and panties
  • fellatio
  • death
  • female nudity
  • hunting dog
  • snorting cocaine
  • female rear nudity
  • diamond
  • american abroad
  • bilingualism
  • subtitled scene
  • place name in title
  • one word title
  • suspense
  • 2010s
  • ends with death of main character
  • death of protagonist
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the forehead
  • shot in the shoulder
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Cast & crew

Siberia Cast & Characters

Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Lucas Hill, with Boris Gulyarin as Pyotr and Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Boris Volkov. Directed by Matthew M. Ross; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Matthew M. Ross

One more film directed by Matthew M. Ross: Frank & Lola.

Full filmography
Ratings

Siberia Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Siberia 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 32/100, strongest in character & emotion (40) and weakest in rewatch factor (20).

32 /100

Siberia Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Siberia suffers from an unremarkable narrative and frigid direction. While a few reviews note momentary suspense and Keanu Reeves’ understated presence, most critics find the film plodding and formless, unable to decide on tone or sustain interest. The film’s coherence and emotional connection falter under stiff scripting and uneven pacing. Ultimately, Siberia registers as a disengaging thriller that rarely engages on either dramatic or stylistic levels.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    In terms of art and craft, Siberia presents a consistently cold visual treatment hampered by notably stiff direction. Critics describe the pacing as plodding and production design as drab, with limited visual flair or inventive editing. A few moments of measured tension suggest competent sequencing, but overall the film’s aesthetic feels monotonous and underdeveloped.

  • Character & Emotion 40

    When it comes to character and emotion, Siberia struggles to develop engaging personas despite Keanu Reeves’ subdued presence. Observations note a largely flat performance with sporadic moments of understated charisma, but the script offers minimal depth and lacks emotional resonance. The chemistry between characters remains superficial, resulting in an overall sense of isolation rather than genuine connection.

  • Story & Flow 30

    In terms of story and flow, Siberia exhibits uneven pacing and a meandering plot that undermines engagement. Critics highlight a drab narrative that swings between clichéd thriller beats and aimless sequences, leaving moments of potential intrigue unfulfilled. While a few segments maintain tension, the overall trajectory feels disjointed and fails to establish compelling stakes.

  • Sensory Experience 35

    When considering sensory experience, Siberia delivers a largely muted auditory and visual palette with limited sonic engagement. Reviews cite a sparse soundtrack and minimal sound design that fails to heighten atmosphere, while the visual style is described as cold and drab without cohesive imagery. Occasional suspenseful moments provide sensory clarity, but the overall execution feels subdued and detached.

  • Rewatch Factor 20

    For rewatch factor, Siberia offers limited replay value and few incentives for subsequent viewings. The film’s slow pacing and underdeveloped plot reduce lasting appeal, and the absence of memorable sequences discourages repeated engagement. While Keanu Reeves’ presence may draw interest for dedicated fans, the overall experience lacks the depth or novelty to encourage revisiting.

Plot

Siberia Plot Summary

What happens in Siberia 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

The film narrates the gripping tale of an American diamond merchant, Lucas Hill, who journeys to Russia with the intention of selling rare blue diamonds that come with questionable origins. Almost immediately upon arrival, Lucas finds himself in a precarious situation as the deal begins to fall apart. His contact, Pyotr, is supposed to provide him with a sample of the blue diamonds but abandons Lucas just moments before the crucial transaction is set to take place.

Full summary

The whole story of Siberia, scene by scene

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Box office

Siberia Box Office & Budget

Siberia grossed $636,366 worldwide on a $2 million budget, 32% of what it cost.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$636.4K

32% of its budget back

International
$636.4K
Budget
$2M
Videos

Siberia Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Siberia.

Siberia Official Trailer (2018) - Keanu Reeves
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Siberia?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Siberia

10 cars on screen, including the 1990 Ford F-150 and the 2014 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport.

All 10 cars
  • 1990 Ford F-150 in Siberia 1990 Ford F-150 Important role
  • 2014 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport in Siberia 2014 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport Important role
  • BMW 3 Coupé E36 in Siberia BMW 3 Coupé E36 Minor role
  • 1997 Ford Econoline in Siberia 1997 Ford Econoline Minor role
Details

Siberia Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Sibir” and “Профессионал”.

Also known as
  • Sibir
  • Профессионал
  • Έρωτας Στη Σιβηρία
  • Syberia
  • סיביר
  • Сибир
  • Sibéria
  • 冰血殺機
  • 西伯利亚
  • 시베리아
  • Sibirya
  • Gyémánthajsza
+9 more
  • Siberia - Tödliche Nähe
  • Сибір
  • Sibiras
  • ไซบีเรีย
  • ブルー・ダイヤモンド
  • Modré diamanty
  • Sibirija
  • Cuộc Chiến Kim Cương Xanh
  • Sibīrija

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FAQ

Siberia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Siberia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Siberia?

Siberia runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Siberia released?

Siberia was released on July 13, 2018.

Who directed Siberia?

Siberia was directed by Matthew M. Ross.

More films by Matthew M. Ross

Who is in the cast of Siberia?

Siberia stars Keanu Reeves as Lucas Hill, Boris Gulyarin as Pyotr and Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Boris Volkov, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Siberia make at the box office?

Siberia grossed $636,366 worldwide on a budget of $2 million.

How is Siberia rated?

Siberia has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.

Does Siberia have a post-credit scene?

No. Siberia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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