Boris Godunov (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, Boris Godunov is a music and documentary film directed by Xavi Bové, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. The libretto is by Mussorgsky himself and takes the eponymous “romantic tragedy” by the celebrated Russian poet Alexander Pushkin as its starting point. Boris Godunov is Mussorgsky’s masterpiece and his only complete opera. It’s a vast sprawling tapestry of Russian life, which centres on the Russian people – represented in the opera by a large and powerful chorus – rather than on the title figure. The staging was produced at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and is based on the original version of the score.
Who’s in it. Boris Godunov stars Matti Salminen as Boris Godunov, Brian Asawa as Fyodor, Marie Arnet as Xenia and Stefania Toczyska as Xenia’s Nurse, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boris Godunov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boris Godunov tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boris Godunov (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boris Godunov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov stars Matti Salminen, Brian Asawa, Marie Arnet, Stefania Toczyska and Philip Langridge.
- When was Boris Godunov released?
- Boris Godunov was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.