Zelensky (2025)
Overview
Ten years ago, Volodymyr Zelensky was just one of the many faces on Ukrainian television screens. He became a star thanks to the 2015 satirical series Servant of the People, in which he played a history teacher who becomes president. Four years later, what began as fiction became a reality. Follow the transformation of a popular TV comedian into a statesman on the frontlines of the Russian invasion. Archival footage, family photos, television appearances, and interviews with Zelensky and those closest to him create a multi-layered portrait of a man who always longed for a large audience. At the same time, the film places his personal development in the broader context of post-Soviet Ukraine, which is also searching for its own identity.
Where to watch Zelensky
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Fandango At Home | Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Hoopla | — | — |
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What is Zelensky about?
Ten years ago, Volodymyr Zelensky was just one of the many faces on Ukrainian television screens. He became a star thanks to the 2015 satirical series Servant of the People, in which he played a history teacher who becomes president. Four years later, what began as fiction became a reality. Follow the transformation of a popular TV comedian into a statesman on the frontlines of the Russian invasion. Archival footage, family photos, television appearances, and interviews with Zelensky and those closest to him create a multi-layered portrait of a man who always longed for a large audience. At the same time, the film places his personal development in the broader context of post-Soviet Ukraine, which is also searching for its own identity. Zelensky is a Documentary movie, released on 2025-05-13, runtime 133 minutes.
Is Zelensky worth watching?
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Where can I watch Zelensky?
In the United States, Zelensky is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Yves Jeuland, Lisa Vapné, Ariane Chemin
Cast
- Mathieu Amalric as Narrator (voice)
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Self
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Sources
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