Storyline

A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.

Plot Keywords

city name in title, media coverage, beach, saxophonist, toilet paper, grocery store, hot dog stand, department store, kgb, saxophone, circus, musician, new york city, courtroom, freedom, housing project, friendship, jewish, jew, fish out of water

Short Review

"Moscow on the Hudson" lets a potentially wonderful comic hero--and a great deal of thematic suggestiveness--slip away while ostensibly following his process of self-discovery and self-realization in the Land of the Free.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 13.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 13.99]

2. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

3. Amazon Video : From $2.99 to rent