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Rasputin and the Empress

1932Movie2 h 1 minNR

DramaHistory
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes50%47%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes50%47%

Summary

The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Richard Boleslawski
Written by
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Produced by
Bernard H. Hyman
Music by
Herbert Stothart

Everyone

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Facts

December 23, 1932 · 2 h 1 min · NR

Released
December 23, 1932
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Rasputinian Death, Got the Whole World in My Hand, Time-Passes Montage +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Rasputin and the Empress?"

Questions about Rasputin and the Empress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rasputin and the Empress?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Rasputin and the Empress from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Rasputin and the Empress worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Will I feel good after watching Rasputin and the Empress?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Rasputin and the Empress good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.