Resurrection (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1909, Resurrection is a notable film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Nekhludoff, a Russian nobleman serving on a jury, discovers that the young girl on trial, Katusha, is someone he once seduced and abandoned and that he himself bears responsibility for reducing her to crime. He sets out to redeem her and himself in the process.
Who’s in it. Resurrection stars Arthur V. Johnson as Prince Dmitri, Florence Lawrence as Katusha, Marion Leonard as A Prisoner and Owen Moore as At Court / At Prison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Resurrection has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resurrection page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resurrection (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Resurrection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Resurrection worth watching?
- Resurrection holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Resurrection?
- Resurrection stars Arthur V. Johnson, Florence Lawrence, Marion Leonard, Owen Moore and Mack Sennett.