Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- bleak
- haunting
- paranoid
- cold winter night
- serious thriller night
What critics said
Critics broadly found it a taut, atmospheric, well-acted procedural whose depiction of Soviet society and sustained direction outweighed some tonal and performance choices.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Arkady Renko's triple-homicide investigation exposes corruption reaching the highest levels of Moscow government and involving the KGB and Americans.
Renko finds that Moscow authorities, prosecutors, and security officials have reasons to suppress or redirect the murder investigation.
The murders and investigation unfold amid snowy Moscow locations, with bleak cinematography and a haunting atmosphere noted by critics.
Renko is caught between Soviet authorities, KGB interests, American involvement, and personal relationships connected to the case.
Films like Gorky Park, and why
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
cold war political conspiracy, morally pressured investigator, and bleak procedural atmosphere
The French Connection
international crime investigation, institutional corruption, and tense urban noir
Z
police procedural mystery shaped by government power, paranoia, and grim social realism
The Russia House
snowy European setting, conspiracy thriller structure, and distrust of political institutions
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Release Date
- 1983-12-15
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (351)
Cast
- William Hurt
- Lee Marvin
- Brian Dennehy
- Ian Bannen
- Joanna Pacula
- Michael Elphick
- Richard Griffiths
- Rikki Fulton
- Alexander Knox
- Alexei Sayle
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Gorky Park about?
- A principled Moscow investigator uncovers a state-level conspiracy while solving a brutal triple murder that powerful officials want buried.
- What is Gorky Park like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gorky Park as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Gorky Park violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Gorky Park as moderate.
- What did critics think of Gorky Park?
- Critics broadly found it a taut, atmospheric, well-acted procedural whose depiction of Soviet society and sustained direction outweighed some tonal and performance choices.
- Which films are like Gorky Park?
- Films with a similar feel include The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, The French Connection, Z, and The Russia House.
- How long is Gorky Park?
- Gorky Park runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Gorky Park?
- In United States, Gorky Park streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
