Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov is a music film directed by Brian Large, running about 203 minutes.
What it’s about. Stephen Wadsworth’s production of Mussorgsky’s epic masterpiece brilliantly captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people at a critical time in their nation’s history. René Pape is riveting as the Tsar of the title, giving a commanding and charismatic performance of one of the greatest bass roles in the repertoire—his Boris is dominating, tortured, flawed and utterly unforgettable. The extraordinary cast and the Met Orchestra and Chorus are led by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, the foremost Mussorgsky interpreter of our time.
Who’s in it. Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov stars René Pape as Boris Godunov, Oleg Balashov as Prince Shuisky, Mikhail Petrenko as Pimen and Aleksandrs Antonenko as Grigory, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov?
- Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov stars René Pape, Oleg Balashov, Mikhail Petrenko, Aleksandrs Antonenko and Ekaterina Semenchuk.
- When was Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov released?
- Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 203 minutes.