The Red Empire (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2022, The Red Empire is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. The story of an empire: From its founding in 1922 to its dissolution in 1991, the Soviet Union was shaped by revolutionary idealism, but also by oppression and decay. The USSR evolved from Stalinist terror through the Thaw under Khrushchev to political processes such as glasnost and perestroika under Gorbachev. Finally, in 1991, it collapsed.
Who’s in it. The Red Empire stars Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff as Main narrator (voice), Annette Gerhardt as Narrator (voice), Marina Behnke as Narrator (voice) and Max Volkert Martens as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Red Empire 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 Red Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Empire tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Empire (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Empire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Empire worth watching?
- The Red Empire holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Red Empire?
- The Red Empire stars Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff, Annette Gerhardt, Marina Behnke, Max Volkert Martens and Thomas Dehler.
- When was The Red Empire released?
- The Red Empire was released in 2022.