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War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky

1966Movie2 h 27 min

HistoryRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

An epic, intricate history movie about history and war, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

In 1805 St. Petersburg, Pierre Bezukhov, illegitimate son of a rich nobleman, is introduced to high society. His friend, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, joins the Imperial Russian Army as aide-de-camp of General Mikhail Kutuzov in the War of the Third Coalition against General Napoleon Bonaparte. Part one of the four-part adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Napoleonic Era
  • Grand Scale
  • Russian Literature Adaptation
  • War & Society
  • Character-Driven
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Profound

Cast

24 of 60

Crew

Directed by
Sergei Bondarchuk
Written by
Leo Tolstoy, Sergei Bondarchuk, Vasiliy Solovyov
Produced by
Viktor Tsirgiladze, Grigory Meerovich, Nikolai Ivanov
Music by
Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov

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Facts

March 14, 1966 · 2 h 27 min · Violence

Released
March 14, 1966
Runtime
2 h 27 min
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Romance, War, Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky?"

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Where can I stream War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky?

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In the United States, War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.1).

Is War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Can I half-watch War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.