Leviathan (2014)
Kernel Score: 82% · 936 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 2014-09-24
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch Leviathan
- Stream: Klassiki
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man's arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family.
Leviathan parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Leviathan is an R-rated Russian drama about a man fighting political corruption that ultimately destroys his family.
- Language: Moderate — R rating and themes of political corruption suggest strong language throughout.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Russian small-town drama themes commonly involve heavy drinking, consistent with the film's bleak tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Aleksey Serebryakov as Nikolay Sergeev
- Elena Lyadova as Liliya Sergeeva
- Vladimir Vdovichenkov as Dmitriy Seleznyov
- Roman Madyanov as Vadim Shelevyat
- Anna Ukolova as Anzhela Polivanova
- Aleksey Rozin as Pasha
- Sergey Pokhodaev as Roma
- Platon Kamenev as Vitya
- Sergey Bachurskiy as Stepanych
- Valeriy Grishko as bishop
Leviathan FAQ
Is Leviathan good?
Leviathan has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 936 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Leviathan?
In the US you can stream Leviathan on Klassiki and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Leviathan OK for kids?
Leviathan is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Leviathan is an R-rated Russian drama about a man fighting political corruption that ultimately destroys his family.
What movies are like Leviathan?
If you liked Leviathan, try Rebel Ridge, Normal, The Place Beyond the Pines and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.