Putin and the Presidents
FRONTLINE investigates Russian President Vladimir Putin’s clashes with multiple American presidents as he’s tried to rebuild the Russian empire. Veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk (Putin’s Revenge, Putin’s Road to War) and his team trace the miscalculations and missteps of U.S. presidents over five administrations, culminating in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Top cast
Will LymanNarrator
Vladimir PutinSelf (archive footage)
Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Joe BidenSelf (archive footage)- William B. Taylor Jr.Self (interviewee)
- Marie YovanovitchSelf (interviewee)
John BoltonSelf (interviewee)
Timothy SnyderSelf (interviewee)
Julia IoffeSelf (interviewee)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Putin and the Presidents” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.