The Trotsky
An eccentric Montreal teenager channels his imagined Trotskyist destiny into a flamboyant campaign to unionize his high school and remake the world.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- energetic
- lazy sunday
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film inventive and funny, with particular praise for its cast and inspired screenplay.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Leon believes he is the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky and organizes his school life around that conviction.
Leon creates a student union and attempts to transform school politics through collective action.
Leon pursues revolutionary goals while navigating public school, family conflict, and relationships.
The plot turns Montreal West public school into the central setting for Leon's campaign against institutional passivity.
Films like The Trotsky, and why
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
irreverent high school comedy centered on an unusually determined student challenging institutional authority
Rushmore
witty coming-of-age comedy about adolescent idealism, school life, and social rebellion
Election
offbeat teen comedy blending political eccentricity, romantic awkwardness, and anti-authoritarian energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Jacob Tierney
- Release Date
- 2010-05-05
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (125)
Cast
- Jay Baruchel
- Emily Hampshire
- Geneviève Bujold
- Colm Feore
- Jessica Paré
- Tommie-Amber Pirie
- Kaniehtiio Horn
- Erika Rosenbaum
- Saul Rubinek
- Michael Murphy
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Trotsky about?
- An eccentric Montreal teenager channels his imagined Trotskyist destiny into a flamboyant campaign to unionize his high school and remake the world.
- What is The Trotsky like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Trotsky as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Trotsky violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Trotsky.
- What did critics think of The Trotsky?
- Critics generally found the film inventive and funny, with particular praise for its cast and inspired screenplay.
- Which films are like The Trotsky?
- Films with a similar feel include Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Rushmore, and Election.
- How long is The Trotsky?
- The Trotsky runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Trotsky?
- In United States, The Trotsky is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
