Vladimir, a musician with the Moscow circus, defects to the US and must navigate a new life in New York. An early dramatic role for star Robin Williams, the actor undertook a crash course in Russian and learned to play the saxophone in order to play the part.

Extras

• 4K restoration
• Audio commentary with director Paul Mazursky (2001)
• The Guardian Interview with Paul Mazursky (1984): the filmmaker in conversation at London’s National Film Theatre
• Maria Conchita Alonso on ‘Moscow on the Hudson’ (2020): new interview with the actor
• Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography
• Original theatrical trailer
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Monica Castillo, a contemporary account of the making of the film, Paul Mazursky’s research visit to Moscow, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
• UK premiere on Blu-ray
• Limited edition of 3,000 copies

Extras subject to change