Our verdict
Average
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Based on the TMDB audience score from 9 ratings.
Movie review: The Lefty
The Lefty is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery.
Story
Russia, the late 19th century. As the threat of war with Great Britain looms, a mysterious device—a mechanical flea—is discovered within the Imperial Palace. Tasked with investigating the incident is a young officer, Pyotr Ogaryov, who dreams of earning the trust of Tsar Alexander III. In his quest for the truth, he joins forces with Lefty, a brilliant but forgotten master craftsman from Tula. Together, they plunge into a world of intrigue and danger. To uncover a conspiracy, the two heroes must challenge the established order, unravel family secrets, and make a difficult choice between duty and passion. The security of the nation—and their own destinies—hang in the balance.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 5.9/10 based on 9 votes.
Production
Release date: January 22, 2026 · Runtime: 117 minutes · Original language: Russian
Cast
Yuri Kolokolnikov
Fedor Fedotov
Leonela Manturova
Yan Tsapnik
Aleksey Guskov
Arthur Ivanov
Aleksandr Chevychelov
Vladimir Glazkov
Mikhail Danilyuk
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