The Queen of Spades (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, The Queen of Spades is a fantasy, drama and music film, running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. Elijah Moshinsky’s atmospheric production, designed by Mark Thompson, sets the stage for this gripping performance of Tchaikovsky’s passionate setting of Pushkin’s classic novel. Valery Gergiev’s idiomatic and authoritative conducting inspires a superb cast, headed by Plácido Domingo (Ghermann), breathtaking in his portrayal of a man unraveling toward suicide. Galina Gorchakova is Lisa, the woman he loves and destroys, Dmitri Hvorostovsky lends a superb voice and regal bearing to Prince Yeletsky; and Elisabeth Söderström is hair-raising as the old Countess. Olga Borodina is Paulina and Nikolai Putilin is Count Tomsky.
Who’s in it. The Queen of Spades stars Galina Gorchakova as Lisa, Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Prince Yeletsky, Plácido Domingo as Gherman and Elisabeth Söderström as Countess, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen of Spades page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen of Spades tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen of Spades (1999)?
- In US, The Queen of Spades is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Queen of Spades?
- The Queen of Spades stars Galina Gorchakova, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Plácido Domingo, Elisabeth Söderström and Nikolai Putilin.
- When was The Queen of Spades released?
- The Queen of Spades was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.