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Red Army Movie (2014): Where to watch and stream online

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You can stream Red Army on: Apple TV Store and Amazon Store

Red Army

HistoryDocumentary

2014, Movie, 1h 25min

'Red Army' is an inspiring true story about the Cold War played out on the ice rink, and a man who stood up to a powerful system, paving the way for generations of Russians. From Oscar(r) nominated and Emmy award-winning filmmakers, 'Red Army' examines the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. With the demise of Communism came the end of the Cold War, as Soviet players began joining the National Hockey League. The film explores how sport mirrors social and cultural movements in Cold War Russia.

Country: Russia,United States

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Reviews

Critic Marc Savlov

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...a moving and endlessly interesting portrait of the Soviet team and its many travails.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Godfrey Cheshire

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...a sports documentary like no other.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Phil De Semlyen

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The interviews with Polsky are as entertaining as his slick interplay in the rink.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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A fascinating and touching tale.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Mark Kermode

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...nominally about ice hockey, but culture and politics provide the driving force as the Russians go head to head with the Americans in a battle of ideology, economics and art.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Lisa Brygger

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Det fine ved Gabe Polskys fornemme hyldest til det sovjetiske ishockeylandshold er dualiteten i de hårde arbejdsforhold og det elegante resultat.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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Red Army is a documentary that tells the story of the most successful dynasty in sports history, the Red Army hockey team, and its captain, Slava Fetisov, who stood up to the powerful Soviet system. The film explores how sport mirrors social and cultural movements in Cold War Russia and how the demise of Communism marked the end of an era for both the Soviet Union and its national heroes. Through interviews with Fetisov and other Soviet stars, Red Army offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sports and politics during a time of great change.

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You can stream Red Army on: Apple TV Store Amazon Store