Taras Bulba (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, Taras Bulba is a drama, adventure, war and romance film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 119 minutes. “A love story of flesh and fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ukraine, 16th century. While the Poles dominate the Cossack steppes, Andrei, son of Taras Bulba, a Cossack leader, must choose between his love for his family and his folk and his passion for a Polish woman.
Who’s in it. Taras Bulba stars Tony Curtis as Andrei Bulba, Yul Brynner as Taras Bulba, Christine Kaufmann as Natalia Dubrov and Sam Wanamaker as Filipenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Taras Bulba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Taras Bulba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taras Bulba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taras Bulba (1962)?
- In US, Taras Bulba is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Taras Bulba worth watching?
- Taras Bulba holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taras Bulba?
- Taras Bulba stars Tony Curtis, Yul Brynner, Christine Kaufmann, Sam Wanamaker and Brad Dexter.
- When was Taras Bulba released?
- Taras Bulba was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.