Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

The Trotsky

  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
The Trotsky (2009)
Trailer for The Trotsky
Play trailer2:23
3 Videos
14 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama

A Montreal high school student who believes he is the reincarnation of Lev Trotskiy starts a revolution against apathy among his fellow students.A Montreal high school student who believes he is the reincarnation of Lev Trotskiy starts a revolution against apathy among his fellow students.A Montreal high school student who believes he is the reincarnation of Lev Trotskiy starts a revolution against apathy among his fellow students.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jacob Tierney
  • Writer
    • Jacob Tierney
  • Stars
    • Liane Balaban
    • Jay Baruchel
    • Taylor Baruchel
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jacob Tierney
  • Writer
    • Jacob Tierney
  • Stars
    • Liane Balaban
    • Jay Baruchel
    • Taylor Baruchel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos3

    The Trotsky
    Trailer 2:23
    The Trotsky
    The Trotsky
    Clip 1:24
    The Trotsky
    The Trotsky
    Clip 1:02
    The Trotsky

    Photos14

    Emily Hampshire at an event for The Trotsky (2009)
    Emily Hampshire at an event for The Trotsky (2009)
    Emily Hampshire at an event for The Trotsky (2009)
    The Trotsky (2009)
    The Trotsky (2009)
    The Trotsky (2009)
    The Trotsky (2009)
    Jay Baruchel in The Trotsky (2009)
    Jay Baruchel, Ricky Mabe, and Kaniehtiio Horn in The Trotsky (2009)
    Jay Baruchel in The Trotsky (2009)
    The Trotsky (2009)
    Jay Baruchel in The Trotsky (2009)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Liane Balaban
    Liane Balaban
    • Nadzaas Nadza
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Leon Bronsteinas Leon Bronstein
    Taylor Baruchel
    • School Girl #2as School Girl #2
    Dan Beirne
    Dan Beirne
    • Danas Dan
    Domini Blythe
    Domini Blythe
    • Mrs. Davisas Mrs. Davis
    Jonathan Bosco
    • Horne (Kid in Costume)as Horne (Kid in Costume)
    Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc
    Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc
    • Female Copas Female Cop
    Justin Bradley
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Geneviève Bujold
    Geneviève Bujold
    • Denise Archambaultas Denise Archambault
    Anne-Marie Cadieux
    Anne-Marie Cadieux
    • Anna Bronsteinas Anna Bronstein
    Jesse Camacho
    Jesse Camacho
    • Skipas Skip
    Cecile Cristobal
    • TV Reporter Haiyan Zhangas TV Reporter Haiyan Zhang
    Darren Curtis
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    Paul Doucet
    Paul Doucet
    • Male Copas Male Cop
    Guy Dufaux
    • Homeless Personas Homeless Person
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Principal Henry Berkhoffas Principal Henry Berkhoff
    Angela Galuppo
    Angela Galuppo
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    Kyle Gatehouse
    Kyle Gatehouse
    • School Boyas School Boy
    • Director
      • Jacob Tierney
    • Writer
      • Jacob Tierney
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    The Diary of a Teenage Girl
    6.8
    The Diary of a Teenage Girl
    Digging for Fire
    5.8
    Digging for Fire
    Fanboys
    6.5
    Fanboys
    Trotsky
    7.1
    Trotsky
    Girl Most Likely
    5.7
    Girl Most Likely
    Lovesick
    4.8
    Lovesick
    Little Men
    6.7
    Little Men
    Twist
    6.2
    Twist
    Real Time
    6.6
    Real Time
    Hector and the Search for Happiness
    6.9
    Hector and the Search for Happiness
    The Road to Wellville
    5.9
    The Road to Wellville
    Norma Rae
    7.3
    Norma Rae

    Storyline

    Edit
    Leon Bronstein is not your average Montreal West high school student. For one thing, none of his peers can claim to be the reincarnation of early 20th century Soviet iconoclast and Red Army hero, Leon Trotsky. When his father sends Leon to public school as punishment for starting a hunger strike at Papa's clothing factory, Leon quickly lends new meaning to the term 'student union', determined as he is to live out his pre-ordained destiny to the fullest and change the world. —Alliance Films
    • boy wears eyeglasses
    • teen movie
    • school
    • student
    • high school
    • 26 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The revolution begins in high school
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The sign outside the school board building indicates that it's the "J. Parizeau English School Board", a deliberately-ludicrous name choice since Jacques Parizeau was a famous Québec sovereigntist, and a supporter of the provincial legislation that restricts access to English-language public schools.
    • Goofs
      When Frank is telling Leon about his (Frank's) experience with protests in the U.S., his listing of events is comically inaccurate. For example, he says there were "massive demonstrations all over the U.S. during the middle of the Kennedy Administration" -- when protests over Vietnam did not begin until the Johnson Administration. He also says that "Woodstock and Patty Hearst" were contemporaneous when the Woodstock Festival was in 1969 and Patty Hearst was kidnapped in 1974.
    • Quotes

      Eli Bronstein: How does it feel making your family the biggest laughingstock of the city?

      Leon: Half the city, Eli. The French don't care.

    • Crazy credits
      After credits a usually confused Leon is seen walking up to a bench and sitting on it in a jump suit.
    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      ABC's
      Written by K'Naan (as Keiman Warsame), Gerald Eaton, Brian West

      Sony ATV Music Publishing, Mawga Dawg Inc., World West Music Inc.

      Performed by K'Naan

      Under license from Universal Music Canada Inc.

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Funny teen comedy with political jokes
    I read some really bad reviews of this movie before going to see it. In the end, I liked it better than I thought I would. However, a lot of the political humour is very basic and wouldn't make sense to people with more than a passing knowledge of communism, activism, etc.

    However, as a teen comedy, not to be taken seriously as a political film, it works very well for the most part. A lot of the scenes, acting, and one-liners are quite funny.

    Some of the acting done by secondary characters is not really up to par. Even Leon's character or that of his co-stars (his parents, principal, would-be wife, etc.) tend to be one-dimensional. I think this film could have been improved by occasional moments of self-reflection or doubt. As it is, Leon's character tends to come across as a quirky cartoon a lot of the time.

    Still, as a light form of amusement, it works quite well.
    helpful•19
    12
    • xtragediax
    • Jun 2, 2010

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • May 5, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Russian
      • Hebrew
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Троцкий
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Park Ex Pictures
      • The Harold Greenberg Fund
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • CA$6,400,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

    Related news

    ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Remake Lands at TBS
    ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Remake Lands at TBS
    Jul 27The Wrap
    ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Remake Starring Emily Hampshire Lands At TBS On Norman Lear’s 99th Birthday
    ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Remake Starring Emily Hampshire Lands At TBS On Norman Lear’s 99th Birthday
    Jul 27Deadline Film + TV

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    The Trotsky (2009)
    Top Gap
    By what name was The Trotsky (2009) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.