Tsar (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Tsar is a drama and history film directed by Pavel Lungin, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In 16th-century Russia in the grip of chaos, Ivan the Terrible strongly believes he is vested with a holy mission. Believing he can understand and interpret the signs, he sees the Last Judgment approaching. He establishes absolute power, cruelly destroying anyone who gets in his way. During this reign of terror, Philip, the superior of the monastery on the Solovetsky Islands, a great scholar and Ivan's close friend, dares to oppose the sovereign's mystical tyranny. What follows is a clash between two completely opposite visions of the world, smashing morality and justice, God and men. A grand-scale film with excellent leading roles by Mamonov and Yankovsky. An allegory of Stalinist Russia
Who’s in it. Tsar stars Pyotr Mamonov as Ivan The Terrible, Oleg Yankovskiy as Metropolitanate Philipp, Alexandr Domogarov as Aleksei Basmanov and Ivan Okhlobystin as Vassian, the king's jester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tsar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tsar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tsar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tsar (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tsar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tsar worth watching?
- Tsar holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tsar?
- Tsar stars Pyotr Mamonov, Oleg Yankovskiy, Alexandr Domogarov, Ivan Okhlobystin and Yuriy Kuznetsov.
- When was Tsar released?
- Tsar was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.