Movie

Moscow on the Hudson

“Vladimir Ivanoff walks into a department store to buy blue jeans, walks out with a girl friend, an immigration lawyer and a buddy. His life and theirs will never be the same again.”

★ 6.3(224)19841h 55m

Comedy Drama Romance

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Moscow on the Hudson is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Moscow on the Hudson

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Paul Mazursky
Release date: 1984-04-06
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Russian
Box office: $25,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bavaria Film

Moscow on the Hudson — trailer

About Moscow on the Hudson

Moscow on the Hudson is a 1984 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Paul Mazursky, starring Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso and Cleavant Derricks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 224 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Moscow on the Hudson in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.

Cast

Robin Williams

Vladimir Ivanoff

María Conchita Alonso

Lucia Lombardo

Cleavant Derricks

Lionel Witherspoon

Alejandro Rey

Orlando Ramirez

Savely Kramarov

Boris, KGB agent

Elya Baskin

Anatoly Cherkasov

Oleg Rudnik

Yuri

Aleksandr Beniaminov

Vladimir's Grandfather

Lyudmila Kramarevskaya

Vladimir's Mother

Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand

Vladimir's Father

Tiger Haynes

Lionel's Grandfather

Eyde Byrde

Lionel's Mother

Themes & keywords

american dreamamerican way of lifemoscow, russia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Moscow on the Hudson in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Moscow on the Hudson is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Moscow on the Hudson on Netflix?+

Moscow on the Hudson is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Moscow on the Hudson?+

Moscow on the Hudson has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Moscow on the Hudson?+

Moscow on the Hudson stars Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey and Savely Kramarov.

When did Moscow on the Hudson come out?+

Moscow on the Hudson is a 1984 movie directed by Paul Mazursky.

What genre is Moscow on the Hudson?+

Moscow on the Hudson is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Moscow on the Hudson?+

Moscow on the Hudson was directed by Paul Mazursky.