Tsar to Lenin (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1937, Tsar to Lenin is a documentary film directed by Herman Axelbank, running about 63 minutes. “The Definitive Film Record of the 1917 Russian Revolution” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary film account of the Russian Revolution, based on archival footage.
Who’s in it. Tsar to Lenin stars Max Eastman as Narrator, Vladimir Lenin as Self (archive footage), Leon Trotsky as Himself and Alexander Kerensky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Tsar to Lenin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tsar to Lenin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tsar to Lenin tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tsar to Lenin (1937)?
- In US, Tsar to Lenin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tsar to Lenin worth watching?
- Tsar to Lenin holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tsar to Lenin?
- Tsar to Lenin stars Max Eastman, Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Alexander Kerensky and Czar Nicholas II of Russia.
- When was Tsar to Lenin released?
- Tsar to Lenin was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.