Sign up
Trailer

Kapodistrias: The Governor

2025Movie2 h 8 minNR

DramaHistory
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A moving, nostalgic history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Give me the homeland I desire.

The story of the statesman Ioannis Kapodistrias from his time as foreign minister of Russia all the way to Greece's independence in the 1820s.

Feels like

  • Historical Biography
  • Nation-Building Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Warfare and Conflict
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Educational History
  • National Identity
  • Period Piece
  • Leadership Burden
  • Somber Tone

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Yannis Smaragdis, Haris Kontoyannis
Written by
Yannis Smaragdis
Produced by
Ahilleas Villiotis, Rachel Manoukian, Artemis Leonti
Music by
Minos Matsas

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 25, 2025 · 2 h 8 min · NR

Released
December 25, 2025
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Greek
Also spoken
English, French, German, Russian
Made in
Greece

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Kapodistrias: The Governor worth watching?"

Questions about Kapodistrias: The Governor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Kapodistrias: The Governor worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Is there a sequel to Kapodistrias: The Governor?

  1. Kapodistrias: The Governor (2025)
  2. Untitled Theodoros Kolokotronis Film

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Untitled Theodoros Kolokotronis Film.

Is Kapodistrias: The Governor okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Kapodistrias: The Governor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Kapodistrias: The Governor in English?

GreekEnglishFrenchGermanRussian

No, it was made in Greek, with some English, French, German, and Russian.