Catherine the Great (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, Catherine the Great is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 180 minutes. “Through Treachery, Passion and Courage, She Built an Empire” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trapped in a loveless arranged marriage to the immature future Czar, a young German Princess proves a skillful political infighter and rises to become Catherine the Great.
Who’s in it. Catherine the Great stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Catherine, Paul McGann as Potemkin, Ian Richardson as Vorontzov and Brian Blessed as Bestuzhev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Catherine the Great 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 Catherine the Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catherine the Great tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catherine the Great (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Catherine the Great change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Catherine the Great worth watching?
- Catherine the Great holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catherine the Great?
- Catherine the Great stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul McGann, Ian Richardson, Brian Blessed and Christoph Waltz.
- When was Catherine the Great released?
- Catherine the Great was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.