Best movies on Netflix (Fédération de Russie) : our Top 20
We’ve compiled a selection of standout films from the Russian Federation that are currently available on Netflix. The list spans classics and contemporary works across drama, historical films, thrillers and art-house cinema, chosen for their storytelling, direction and cultural relevance. Where relevant, we note versions with English subtitles or dubbing and flag titles that may be harder to find elsewhere. Availability on Netflix can vary by country, so check Stream Tracker for the most up-to-date information. Use this guide to explore notable Russian cinema on Netflix and decide what to watch next.
Updated on 12/03/2026
2019 · Aleksandr Boguslavskiy
A crew of criminals abducts a teenage ballet prodigy—the daughter of a feared crime boss—planning to extort $50 million. As the ransom deadline approaches, however, they realize she is far more than a passive hostage; secrets behind her calm, disciplined exterior begin to surface. One by one their numbers dwindle, and trapped together in the house, the kidnappers confront a growing nightmare as it becomes clear their captive is anything but ordinary.
With Tinatin Dalakishvili, Rinal Mukhametov, Artyom Tkachenko, Ravshana Kurkova, Kseniya Kutepova, Gleb Bochkov and Olivier Siou
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2014 · Kenneth Branagh
As a young, undercover CIA analyst, Jack Ryan uncovers a covert Russian scheme to orchestrate a terrorist strike aimed at collapsing the U.S. economy.
With Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Colm Feore and Gemma Chan