Nicholas and Alexandra (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1971, Nicholas and Alexandra is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 189 minutes. “...is the story of the love that changed the world forever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
Who’s in it. Nicholas and Alexandra stars Michael Jayston as Nicholas, Janet Suzman as Alexandra, Roderic Noble as Alexis and Ania Marson as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nicholas and Alexandra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nicholas and Alexandra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nicholas and Alexandra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)?
- In US, Nicholas and Alexandra is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nicholas and Alexandra worth watching?
- Nicholas and Alexandra holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nicholas and Alexandra?
- Nicholas and Alexandra stars Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson and Lynne Frederick.
- When was Nicholas and Alexandra released?
- Nicholas and Alexandra was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.