Moscow on the Hudson

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Moscow on the Hudson

R

Released Mar 30, 1984

1h 55m

Comedy

Drama

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A Russian musician defects to the United States and settles in New York with the help of a Bloomingdale's employee.

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With Robin Williams' affecting portrayal as a Russian immigrant at the center of its fish-out-of-water story, Moscow on The Hudson soars with an abundance of laughs and heart.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

[This] is the kind of movie that Paul Mazursky does especially well. It's a comedy that finds most of its laughs in the close observations of human behavior, and that finds its story in a contemporary subject Mazursky has some thoughts about.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 22, 2023

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

[Maria Conchita Alonso] is simply enchanting. The movie, which has its dull patches due to the lack of any sort of dramatic conflict, automatically bursts into life the minute this delightfully vivacious, dark-haired beauty appears on camera.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 22, 2023

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

Though some of the movie may strike us as naïve or false, we're pulled along by the sweet dreams of a director with so broad and instinctive a sense of human solidarity.

Aug 22, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Quite certainly, this is Williams' finest film performance.

Aug 22, 2023

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Michael Lasky

Bay Area Reporter

Even if the film fizzles at the end, all Robin Williams fans should enjoy Moscow on the Hudson because when it’s cooking, it’s because he is the chef.

Aug 22, 2023

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Marylynn Uricchio

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mazursky effectively shows that there is no such thing as a real American -- the melting pot continues to melt. His script, written with Leon Capetanos, offers a vivid look at the phenomonon, and a glowing reminder of just what makes America great.

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Matheus F

Robin Williams impeccable, funny and heartwarming as always.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 55 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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S R

Some important themes about coming to America for freedom and how too much freedom is also an issue. The line, “my only freedom was my own misery, but at least I could control it and own it.” So much more could have been done with it, but it was sidelined with silly 80s humor and culture. I did appreciate those parts though too. Williams was good. RUS

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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Horror fan 4

What a surprise hit for Robin Williams. Loved the humor and romance. Glad I got to watch it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/06/24

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Michael W

This showbiz drama was great. Robin Williams, Maria Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Elya Baskin, Alejandro Rey, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. The story of the movie was entertaining and dramatic. It's about having freedom that you've always wanted and making it through the tough times living in a new country. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching. Don't listen to the bad reviews this movie has gotten, those people have terrible tastes in movies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Audience Member

Timely and moving with a wonderful cast. I enjoyed the trip back to the 80s and young Robin Williams at his best.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Synopsis

A Russian musician defects to the United States and settles in New York with the help of a Bloomingdale's employee.

Director: Paul Mazursky
Producer: Paul Mazursky
Screenwriter: Paul Mazursky, Leon Capetanos
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Bavaria Film, Columbia Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 1984, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2010
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Surround

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