Battleship Potemkin (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 1925, Battleship Potemkin is a drama and history film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 75 minutes. “Revolution is the only lawful, equal, effectual war. It was in Russia that this war was declared and begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resultant public demonstration, showing support, which brought on a police massacre. The film had an incredible impact on the development of cinema and is a masterful example of montage editing.
Who’s in it. Battleship Potemkin stars Aleksandr Antonov as Grigory Vakulinchuk, Vladimir Barsky as Commander Golikov, Grigori Aleksandrov as Chief Officer Giliarovsky and Ivan Bobrov as Young Sailor Flogged While Sleeping, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Battleship Potemkin has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $45.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battleship Potemkin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battleship Potemkin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battleship Potemkin (1925)?
- In US, Battleship Potemkin is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battleship Potemkin worth watching?
- Battleship Potemkin holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Battleship Potemkin?
- Battleship Potemkin stars Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barsky, Grigori Aleksandrov, Ivan Bobrov and Mikhail Gomorov.
