Direction: Timur Bekmambetov

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Timur Bekmambetov. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Wanted

2008 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast James McAvoy · Angelina Jolie · Morgan Freeman · Terence Stamp

Synopsis Wanted (2008) follows the journey of a disenchanted young man who evolves into an extraordinary agent of retribution. Wes, a 25-year-old portrayed by James McAvoy, was once an uninspired, office-bound individual. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters...

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5.4

36K votes

5.4

36K votes

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Konstantin Khabenskiy · Elizaveta Boyarskaya · Sergey Bezrukov · Yuriy Yakovlev

Synopsis The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your New Happiness! (2007) unfolds three decades after the fateful New Year's Eve encounter between Zhenya Lukashin (Andrei Miagkov) and his former love, Nadya (Barbara Brylska). Their relationship has since dissolved, and Nadya has...

5.1

32 votes

5.1

32 votes

Ben-Hur

2016 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Jack Huston · Toby Kebbell · Morgan Freeman · Rodrigo Santoro

Synopsis Ben-Hur (2016) chronicles the sweeping tale of Judah Ben-Hur, a nobleman who is wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit by his own brother, a high-ranking member of the Roman military. Following a lengthy period of enslavement and...

4.8

5K votes

4.8

5K votes

Night Watch

2004 · Movie · 114 min. · Russia

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Konstantin Khabenskiy · Vladimir Menshov · Valeri Zolotukhin · Mariya Poroshina

Synopsis Night Watch (2004) unfolds a tale where, throughout human history, supernatural beings known as "Others" have coexisted with us. These include Witches, Vampires, and Shape-Shifters, who are engaged in an eternal conflict between the forces of Light and Dark. Over...

4.6

24K votes

4.6

24K votes

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

2012 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Benjamin Walker · Mary Elizabeth Winstead · Dominic Cooper · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) follows the extraordinary journey of Abraham Lincoln, who, after witnessing the brutal murder of his mother by a supernatural entity, dedicates his life to eradicating vampires and their allies who support slavery. This unique blend...

4.2

12K votes

4.2

12K votes

Day Watch

2006 · Movie · 140 min. · Russia

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Konstantin Khabenskiy · Aleksey Chadov · Yuriy Kutsenko · Igor Lifanov

Synopsis Day Watch (2006) is a Russian fantasy action film that hit theaters across Russia on New Year's Day, 2006. It serves as a follow-up to the 2004 hit "Night Watch," sharing the same cast and drawing from the second and...

4.2

4K votes

4.2

4K votes

The Arena

2001 · Movie · 92 min. · Russia

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Karen McDougal · Lisa Dergan · Olga Sutulova · Yuliya Chicherina

Synopsis The Arena (2001) transports viewers to the era of Gladiators, where the Roman Empire maintained its dominance through military strength, conquests, and the thrilling, albeit brutal, spectacles in the arena. Three captives—Bodicia, a spirited Druid woman; Jessemina, an exotic slave;...

3.2

32 votes

3.2

32 votes

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Synopsis Dead of Night (TV Series) (2021) is a Snap Original horror series that immerses viewers in a chilling narrative through the lens of a smartphone screen. The story revolves around a teenage girl who finds herself trapped in a city...

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Khodzha Nasreddin

2024 · Movie · Kazakhstan

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Synopsis Khodzha Nasreddin (2024) follows the tale of a humble donkey rescued from the scorching heat by the witty and resourceful Khodzha Nasreddin. The donkey, now under Khodzha's care, embarks on a series of thrilling escapades that transform its mundane existence....

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Yolki 1914

2014 · Movie · 106 min. · Russia

Direction Timur Bekmambetov · Yuriy Bykov · Aleksandr Karpilovskiy · Dmitry Kiselev

Cast Leonid Arkhangelskiy · Dato Bakhtadze · Anton Bogdanov · Ivan Bred

Synopsis Yolki 1914 (2014) presents a tapestry of interconnected narratives that unfold on the eve of the New Year in 1914. The film weaves together the lives of various characters, each facing their own challenges and joys as the year draws...

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Mercy

2026 · Movie · United States

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Chris Pratt · Rebecca Ferguson · Annabelle Wallis · Kali Reis

Synopsis Mercy (2026) follows the gripping journey of a seasoned detective who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and suspicion. When he is falsely implicated in a serious crime, he must navigate a treacherous path to clear his name....

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Peshavar Waltz

1994 · Movie · 86 min. · Russia

Direction Timur Bekmambetov · Gennadi Kayumov

Cast Barry Kushner · Viktor Verzhbitskiy · Aleksey Shemes

Synopsis Peshavar Waltz (1994) is a gripping 1994 Russian action film helmed and scripted by Timur Bekmambetov. The movie offers a vivid portrayal of the war in Afghanistan, drawing from real events—the rebellion of Soviet captives that occurred in Badaber, approximately...

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Profile

2018 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Valene Kane · Shazad Latif · Christine Adams · Amir Rahimzadeh

Synopsis Profile (2018) follows the gripping tale of a British journalist who embarks on a perilous undercover mission to infiltrate the online propaganda networks of the notorious Islamic State. The film delves into the chilling reality of how this extremist group...

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V2. Escape from Hell

2021 · Movie · 118 min. · Russia

Direction Timur Bekmambetov

Cast Pavel Priluchnyy · Pavel Chinaryov · Aleksey Filimonov · Timofey Tribuntsev

Synopsis V2. Escape from Hell (2021) follows the gripping tale of a Soviet pilot who, despite being imprisoned, remains steadfast in his loyalty to his childhood friends. The narrative unfolds as he orchestrates a daring escape from a German concentration camp...

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