What movies are similar to Red Army?

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Red Army include The Act of Killing , Apollo 11 , Battle of Jutland: The Navy's Bloodiest Day , Finding Family , Bettie Page Reveals All , Ken Burns: The Central Park Five .

Watch 'Red Army' Online Streaming (Full Movie)

Q: Where can I stream Red Army?

You can stream Red Army on: Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home

Red Army

HistoryDocumentary

2014, Movie, 1h 24min

'Red Army' is an inspiring true story about the Cold War played out on the ice rink, and a man who stood up to a powerful system, paving the way for generations of Russians. From Oscar(r) nominated and Emmy award-winning filmmakers, 'Red Army' examines the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. With the demise of Communism came the end of the Cold War, as Soviet players began joining the National Hockey League. The film explores how sport mirrors social and cultural movements in Cold War Russia.

Country: Russia,United States

Director:

Cast:

Reviews

Critic Marc Savlov

rated

...a moving and endlessly interesting portrait of the Soviet team and its many travails.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Godfrey Cheshire

rated

...a sports documentary like no other.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Phil De Semlyen

rated

The interviews with Polsky are as entertaining as his slick interplay in the rink.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

rated

A fascinating and touching tale.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Mark Kermode

rated

...nominally about ice hockey, but culture and politics provide the driving force as the Russians go head to head with the Americans in a battle of ideology, economics and art.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Lisa Brygger

rated

Det fine ved Gabe Polskys fornemme hyldest til det sovjetiske ishockeylandshold er dualiteten i de hårde arbejdsforhold og det elegante resultat.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is Red Army about? Toggle content

Red Army is a documentary that tells the story of the most successful dynasty in sports history, the Red Army hockey team, and its captain, Slava Fetisov, who stood up to the powerful Soviet system. The film explores how sport mirrors social and cultural movements in Cold War Russia and how the demise of Communism marked the end of an era for both the Soviet Union and its national heroes. Through interviews with Fetisov and other Soviet stars, Red Army offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sports and politics during a time of great change.

Where can I stream Red Army? Toggle content

You can stream Red Army on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home