Hipsters
2008 · Movie · 130 min · ★ 6.5 · 74% critics
In this Russian musical, friends challenge Soviet authority in 1950s Moscow by embracing jazz. As a party member falls for a free-spirited jazz fan, his attraction pulls him toward a rebellious crowd and threatens his standing.
Also known as Boogie Bones
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Details
- Original title
- Стиляги
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-12-25
- Language
- Russian
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (113 votes)
- Box office
- $16,810,383
- Budget
- $15,000,000
About
If you enjoy energetic musical stories and rebellious 1950s atmospheres, Hipsters could work for you; Not for you if you want a traditional straight-through drama like The Stroll or Iron Ivan.
Pros: lively musical energy; bold historical vibe; standout jazz attitude | Cons: romance-driven pace; period setting may feel niche; limited broader appeal
Themes
- politics
- musical
Awards & recognition
- Nika Award — Best Costume Design · 2009
- Steppenwolf Award
Cast & crew
Anton Shagin
as Mels
Oksana Akinshina
as Polza
Maksim Matveev
as Fred
Igor Voynarovskiy
as Bob
Ekaterina Vilkova
as Betsi
Konstantin Balakirev
as Dryn
Oleg Yankovskiy
as Fred's father
Lyudmila Solovyova
as Fred’s mother
Aleksandr Stefantsov
as Nolik
Georgiy Sivokhin
as Kim
Directed by Valery Todorovsky