Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- earnest
- patriotic
- determined
- historical film night
- war cinema viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows Mikhail Kalashnikov from self-taught weapons designer to the creator of the AK-47.
Kalashnikov develops and refines a small arm while military authorities evaluate its usefulness.
The protagonist’s personal journey is embedded in Soviet military development and the World War II context.
The central dramatic interest lies in designing, constructing, and proving the AK-47 weapon.
Films like Kalashnikov AK-47, and why
The Imitation Game
historical biographical drama centered on the development of a consequential weapon during wartime
The Right Stuff
Soviet-era historical drama portraying an inventor whose technical achievement is shaped by war and state institutions
Oppenheimer
biographical war drama focused on engineering, perseverance, and national history
Movie Details
- Director
- Konstantin Buslov
- Release Date
- 2020-02-20
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (381)
Cast
- Yura Borisov
- Olga Lerman
- Artur Smolyaninov
- Eldar Kalimulin
- Vitaliy Khaev
- Valeriy Barinov
- Anatoliy Lobotskiy
- Aleksey Vertkov
- Dmitriy Bogdan
- Maksim Bityukov
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kalashnikov AK-47 about?
- A determined self-taught Soviet designer battles hardship and institutional skepticism to create the firearm that will define his legacy.
- What is Kalashnikov AK-47 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kalashnikov AK-47 as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kalashnikov AK-47 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Kalashnikov AK-47 as moderate.
- Which films are like Kalashnikov AK-47?
- Films with a similar feel include The Imitation Game, The Right Stuff, and Oppenheimer.
- How long is Kalashnikov AK-47?
- Kalashnikov AK-47 runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kalashnikov AK-47?
- In United States, Kalashnikov AK-47 streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
