Alexander Nevsky (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1938, Alexander Nevsky is a drama, war and history film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 109 minutes. “The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Who’s in it. Alexander Nevsky stars Nikolai Cherkasov as Alexander Nevsky, Nikolai Okhlopkov as Vasili Buslai, Andrei Abrikosov as Gavrilo Oleksich and Valentina Ivashyova as Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Alexander Nevsky has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alexander Nevsky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alexander Nevsky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alexander Nevsky (1938)?
- In US, Alexander Nevsky is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alexander Nevsky worth watching?
- Alexander Nevsky holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Alexander Nevsky?
- Alexander Nevsky stars Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Andrei Abrikosov, Valentina Ivashyova and Lev Fenin.
- When was Alexander Nevsky released?
- Alexander Nevsky was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.