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Bikechess

Name: Bikechess
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2024-06-09
Cast: Saltanat Nauruz, Assel Abdimavlenova, Shyngys Beibituly, Duisenbek Atantayuli, Timur Makazhan

2024 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Devil Wears Prada or Barney's Version, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off: It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Dina works as a journalist for the national television station. The stories she is asked to report on are becoming increasingly absurd and full of praise for the government. Her love life is limited to a few secret meetings with her married cameraman. Dina looks after her young sister, a lesbian activist, who regularly finds herself in trouble with the authorities.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 683 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Assel Aushakimova

Saltanat NauruzDina Adilova
Assel AbdimavlenovaZhanna Adilova
Shyngys BeibitulyCameraman
Duisenbek AtantayuliDriver
Timur MakazhanProfessor
Almat AdilbayevPolice Lieutenant Colonel
Danabek BolatbekPoliceman
Sarsen AsylZhannas Girlfriend
Ayaulim ErbolovaGirl on Bike 1
Diana SanatGirl on Bike 2