In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man's arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 33 wins & 44 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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At times the movie suggests a Cheech and Chong comedy with cannabis replaced by vodka.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
12 Feb 2015
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A story of political and spiritual corruption, of men and women accustomed to power, and of others fighting against it.
– Steven Rea,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
13 Feb 2015
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"Leviathan" plays like downer Tolstoy, masterfully specific to these people and unforgivingly allegorical toward the country at large.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
19 Feb 2015
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Yes, this could happen anywhere, but you get the feeling it happens often in Russia. The only real hope here is that a movie this hard on the motherland could be made there.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
20 Feb 2015
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Heavy stuff but highly rewarding, and an illuminating look into a country still steeped in its brutal past.