Peter the First, Part I (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, Peter the First, Part I is a drama, war and history film directed by Vladimir Petrov, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. This, the first Soviet depiction of Peter the Great, set the stage for what would become the post-Revolutionary line concerning the early Romanovs. Rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great were widely admired for their dedication to Russia and their absolute determination to enhance her position in the world. But praise for the hated later Romanovs conflicted too heavily with the very beliefs that had brought about the Revolution in 1917.
Who’s in it. Peter the First, Part I stars Nikolai Simonov as Tsar Pyotr I, Mikhail Zharov as Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Nikolai Cherkasov as Prince Alexei and Mikhail Tarkhanov as Field Marshal Sheremetyev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Peter the First, Part I 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 Peter the First, Part I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peter the First, Part I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peter the First, Part I (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peter the First, Part I change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peter the First, Part I worth watching?
- Peter the First, Part I holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Peter the First, Part I?
- Peter the First, Part I stars Nikolai Simonov, Mikhail Zharov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Mikhail Tarkhanov and Viktor Dobrovolsky.
- When was Peter the First, Part I released?
- Peter the First, Part I was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.