Queen Christina (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1933, Queen Christina is a drama, romance and history film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, running about 99 minutes. “Triumphant Return To The Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Queen Christina of Sweden is a popular monarch who is loyal to her country. However, when she falls in love with a Spanish envoy, she must choose between the throne and the man she loves.
Who’s in it. Queen Christina stars Greta Garbo as Christina, John Gilbert as Antonio, Ian Keith as Magnus and Lewis Stone as Oxenstierna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Queen Christina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Queen Christina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queen Christina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen Christina (1933)?
- In US, Queen Christina is available to stream on TCM, 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 Queen Christina worth watching?
- Queen Christina holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Queen Christina?
- Queen Christina stars Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Ian Keith, Lewis Stone and Elizabeth Young.
- When was Queen Christina released?
- Queen Christina was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.