Prokofiev (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Prokofiev is a notable film directed by Ken Russell.
What it’s about. Prokofiev (BBC, tx. 18/6/1961), subtitled 'Portrait of a Soviet Composer', was the second of Ken Russell's composer biopics, though it takes a rather different approach from his first, Gordon Jacob (BBC, tx. 29/3/1959). Whereas in the earlier film Russell had access to the composer himself, Sergei Prokofiev had died eight years earlier (coincidentally, on the same day as Stalin), and there appeared to be no authentic moving-image footage of him in existence
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Prokofiev has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prokofiev page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prokofiev (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prokofiev change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prokofiev worth watching?
- Prokofiev holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Prokofiev released?
- Prokofiev was released in 1961.