Petrov's Flu (2021): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Petrov's Flu
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy
Released: 2021
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Semyon Serzin, Chulpan Khamatova, Vladislav Semiletkov, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Aleksandr Ilyin Jr

What Petrov's Flu Is About

In a post-Soviet Russian city gripped by a flu epidemic, Petrov, who draws comics, wanders through town in a fever. A bus, a hearse, a friend's flat, a New Year party from his childhood: which of these is real and which is the fever is never settled, and the film has no intention of settling it. Kirill Serebrennikov works in very long takes with a camera moving through crowds. Adapted from Alexey Salnikov's novel. The director could not leave Russia while the film competed at Cannes. At a hundred and forty-five minutes it will exhaust anyone trying to follow a plot.

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What is Petrov's Flu about?

In a post-Soviet Russian city gripped by a flu epidemic, Petrov, who draws comics, wanders through town in a fever. A bus, a hearse, a friend's flat, a New Year party from his childhood: which of these is real and which is the fever is never settled, and the film has no intention of settling it.

Where can I watch Petrov's Flu?

Petrov's Flu is available to watch on digital platforms such as MUBI Amazon Channel, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Petrov's Flu?

Petrov's Flu runs for 145 minutes (2h 25m).

When did Petrov's Flu come out?

Petrov's Flu was released in 2021.

Who directed Petrov's Flu?

Petrov's Flu was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov.

Who stars in Petrov's Flu?

Petrov's Flu stars Semyon Serzin, Chulpan Khamatova, Vladislav Semiletkov, Yuri Kolokolnikov.

What is Petrov's Flu's rating?

Petrov's Flu holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.