The Empresses (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2023, The Empresses is a notable film.
What it’s about. Little Elizabeth thought her future was predestined: she was to marry Louis XV and become the Queen of France – that was the promise given to her by her father, Emperor of Russia Peter the Great. When Peter dies in 1725 without naming a successor, an era of palace coups and power struggles begins in Russia. For some tumultuous years it remains to be seen whether the young Russian Empire and its new capital St. Petersburg would stand, and what future lies in store for the country of Russia. Peter's widow, Catherine I, becomes Empress - the first woman to rule Imperial Russia. She wishes to fulfil the promise her late husband had given to their daughter, but fails. Young Louis XV refuses to marry Elizabeth after learning that she was born before her parents were officially married. That, in his eyes, made her illegitimate.
Who’s in it. The Empresses stars Yulia Peresild.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Empresses 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 The Empresses page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empresses (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Empresses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Empresses worth watching?
- The Empresses holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Empresses?
- The Empresses stars Yulia Peresild.
- When was The Empresses released?
- The Empresses was released in 2023.