The Death of Stalin

1h 47m · 2017 · Directed by Armando Iannucci · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Death of Stalin (2017) runs 1h 47m, directed by Armando Iannucci. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?

Genres: Comedy, Drama, History

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.