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War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov

1967Movie1 h 36 min

HistoryRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A deeply moving, melancholic history movie about history and war, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

As Moscow is set ablaze by the retreating Russians, the Rostovs flee their estate, taking wounded soldiers with them, and unbeknownst to them, also Andrei. Pierre, dressed as a peasant, tries to assassinate Napoleon but is taken prisoner. As the French are forced to retreat, he's marched for months with the Grande Armée, until being freed by a raiding party. Part four of the four-part adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Russian Literature Adaptation
  • War and Society
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Grand Scale Production
  • 19th Century Russia
  • Existential Themes
  • Visually Impressive

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

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

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Facts

November 4, 1967 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
November 4, 1967
Runtime
1 h 36 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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Where can I stream War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov?

HBO Max

In the United States, War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

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

Is War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov okay for kids?

Violence

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

Is War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Is War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.