Ivan the Terrible (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2022, Ivan the Terrible is a drama and history film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 187 minutes.
What it’s about. Sergei Eisenstein’s final film, was a projected three-part historical epic/biopic on Czar Ivan Grozny commissioned by Joseph Stalin, documenting the tyrannical tsar’s rise to power and descent into paranoia and madness. Eisenstein managed to complete the first two parts of the trilogy, but the second film was banned by the USSR until 1958, halting production of the Part III. After Eisenstein’s death in 1948, most of what was filmed for Part III was seized and destroyed.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Ivan the Terrible sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ivan the Terrible page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ivan the Terrible tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ivan the Terrible (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ivan the Terrible change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ivan the Terrible worth watching?
- Ivan the Terrible holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Ivan the Terrible released?
- Ivan the Terrible was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.