# Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

> A Soviet circus saxophonist defects in a Manhattan department store and rebuilds his life through friendship, romance, and music.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13740

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Paul Mazursky
- Cast: Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey, Savely Kramarov, Elya Baskin, Oleg Rudnik, Aleksandr Beniaminov
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087747/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, mellow, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

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