Russkies(1987)
Sometimes the worst of enemies can become the best of friends.
Russkies Synopsis
A group of American boys discovers a Russian sailor washed up on the coast of Florida and decide to befriend him, assuming that he is friendly and will bring them no danger and thus go against the ideas of their parents, as well as the government.
Russkies (1987) is a drama and family film directed by Rick Rosenthal, released on November 6, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Whip Hubley and Stefan DeSalle. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Rosenthal
- Writers:
- Alan Jay Glueckman, Sheldon Lettich, Alan Jay Glueckman
- Producers:
- Mark Levinson, Scott M. Rosenfelt
- Cinematographer:
- Reed Smoot
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- New Century Entertainment Corporation, The Vista Organization
- Revenue:
- $2,189,047
- Status:
- Released
Russkies (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Russkies before you stream it.
Russkies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joaquin Phoenix
as Danny
Peter Billingsley
as Adam
Whip Hubley
as Mischa
Stefan DeSalle
as Jason
Summer Phoenix
as Candi
Susan Walters
as Diane
Patrick Kilpatrick
as Raimy
Vic Polizos
as Sulock
Charles Frank
as Mr. V.
Susan Blanchard
as Mrs. V.
Benjamin Hendrickson
as Sgt. Kovac
Carole King
as Mrs. Kovac
Key crew
Directed by Rick Rosenthal, written by Alan Jay Glueckman, Sheldon Lettich and Alan Jay Glueckman, produced by Mark Levinson and Scott M. Rosenfelt.
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Russkies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 34 ratings.
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Russkies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Russkies online?
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Russkies (1987) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Russkies?
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The main cast of Russkies (1987) includes Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Whip Hubley, Stefan DeSalle and Summer Phoenix. The film was directed by Rick Rosenthal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Russkies released?
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Russkies was released on November 6, 1987 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Russkies worth watching?
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Russkies (1987) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Russkies?
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Yes. The official Russkies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.