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Alexander Nevsky

1938·Movie
1h 49min

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Stunning style, high energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing, score, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing10
  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10

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The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.

When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Epic Historical DramaSoviet PropagandaCinematic LandmarkHeroic WarfareIconic ScoreMasterful MontageNational IdentityMedieval SettingStylized ActionHistorical Biography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alexander Nevsky

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Where can I stream Alexander Nevsky legally?

Alexander Nevsky is included with a subscription to IndieFlix and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alexander Nevsky worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alexander Nevsky rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Alexander Nevsky?

1 h 49 min

Alexander Nevsky runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Alexander Nevsky based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alexander Nevsky?

Critics91
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Alexander Nevsky higher (91) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Alexander Nevsky in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Alexander Nevsky?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alexander Nevsky in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alexander Nevsky use?

Take No PrisonersDressing as the EnemyPop-Cultural OsmosisKick the DogBlack-and-White MoralityCock FightIn Its Hour of NeedBreaking the Fourth WallGood Republic, Evil EmpireBloodless CarnageBlack CloakGetting Crap Past the Radarand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for Alexander Nevsky, including Take No Prisoners, Dressing as the Enemy, Pop-Cultural Osmosis.