THRILLER . 1993 . 1h 39m . 4.7/10

Makarov_

"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.

Starring Sergey Makovetskiy, Elena Mayorova, Irina Metlitskaya
4.7/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.

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Year context
Makarov was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society....
Makarov is a Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

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Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
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Rating
4.7/10 (6 votes)

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What is Makarov about?
"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.
How long is Makarov?
Makarov has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Makarov?
The cast of Makarov includes Sergey Makovetskiy, Elena Mayorova, Irina Metlitskaya, Vladimir Ilin, Sergei Parshin.
What is the rating of Makarov?
Makarov has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller Drama
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