What is Operation Odessa like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Operation Odessa as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Operation Odessa violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Operation Odessa as moderate.

Which films are like Operation Odessa?

Films with a similar feel include The Seven Five, Sour Grapes, and The Imposter.

How long is Operation Odessa?

Operation Odessa runs 92 minutes.

Where can I watch Operation Odessa?

In United States, Operation Odessa is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.

Operation Odessa

Name: Operation Odessa
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-03-10
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 7.199999809265137
Cast: Ludwig Fainberg, Nelson Tony Yester, Kristy Galeota, Tony Galeota, Brent Eaton

201892 min★ 7.2

Documentary

A swaggering true-crime documentary follows an unlikely trio whose international hustle targets the Russian mob, a Colombian cartel, and a nuclear submarine.

Overview

A wild tale of ambition and betrayal unfolds as three unlikely partners chase a fortune.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Layered
Violence: Moderate

propulsive
irreverent
colorful
true crime marathon
late night viewing

What critics said

Critics broadly praise the documentary as an exceptionally entertaining, fast-moving true-crime yarn powered by colorful firsthand participants and an astonishing real-world conspiracy.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Former participants recount the alleged submarine deal and the criminal milieu surrounding it.
The protagonists move between Brooklyn, Miami, Cali, and Moscow while negotiating with the Russian mob, Colombian cartel, and DEA.
The film frames the trio's pursuit of a nuclear submarine as an audacious, larger-than-life score.
Ludwig Fainberg, Nelson Tony Yester, and their associates drive the film through vivid self-reported exploits.

Films like Operation Odessa, and why

The Seven Five
true crime documentary built around charismatic criminal personalities, interviews, and an extraordinary international scheme
Sour Grapes
high-energy true crime storytelling about criminal networks, illicit ambition, and real-world deception
The Imposter
documentary crime narrative combining investigative reconstruction, colorful personalities, and an implausible high-stakes con

Movie Details

Director: Tiller Russell
Release Date: 2018-03-10
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: 7.2 / 10 (99)

Cast

Ludwig Fainberg
Nelson Tony Yester
Kristy Galeota
Tony Galeota
Brent Eaton
Mike McShane
Dick Gregorie

Where to watch in United States

Rent: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Google Play Movies, YouTube

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Operation Odessa about?: A swaggering true-crime documentary follows an unlikely trio whose international hustle targets the Russian mob, a Colombian cartel, and a nuclear submarine.
What is Operation Odessa like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Operation Odessa as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
Is Operation Odessa violent?: Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Operation Odessa as moderate.
What did critics think of Operation Odessa?: Critics broadly praise the documentary as an exceptionally entertaining, fast-moving true-crime yarn powered by colorful firsthand participants and an astonishing real-world conspiracy.
Which films are like Operation Odessa?: Films with a similar feel include The Seven Five, Sour Grapes, and The Imposter.
How long is Operation Odessa?: Operation Odessa runs 92 minutes.
Where can I watch Operation Odessa?: In United States, Operation Odessa is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.

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