Alexander: The Neva Battle (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2008, Alexander: The Neva Battle is a drama, war and history film directed by Igor Kalenov, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Young prince Aleksandr has to hold out against two enemies - the Horde in the east and the Teutonic order and Sweden in the west. He discovers that some boyars are plotting against him and are ready to betray Novgorod to the Swedes and the Germans to boost their trade. Meanwhile, his best friend falls under suspicion, as somebody tries to poison the young prince at his own wedding feast. Aleksandr has no way out - to defend his people against the invaders and to find the true poisoner.
Who’s in it. Alexander: The Neva Battle stars Anton Pampushnyy as Prince Aleksandr Yaroslavich, Bohdan Stupka as Prince Yaroslav, Andrey Fedortsov as God's fool Kornily and Svetlana Bakulina as Princess Aleksandra Bryachislavna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Alexander: The Neva Battle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alexander: The Neva Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alexander: The Neva Battle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alexander: The Neva Battle (2008)?
- In US, Alexander: The Neva Battle is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alexander: The Neva Battle worth watching?
- Alexander: The Neva Battle holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alexander: The Neva Battle?
- Alexander: The Neva Battle stars Anton Pampushnyy, Bohdan Stupka, Andrey Fedortsov, Svetlana Bakulina and Igor Botvin.
- When was Alexander: The Neva Battle released?
- Alexander: The Neva Battle was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.