The Great (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 8.1

Released in 2020, The Great is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
Who’s in it. The Great stars Elle Fanning as Catherine II of Russia, Nicholas Hoult as Peter III of Russia, Phoebe Fox as Marial and Gwilym Lee as Grigor Dymov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Great sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great (2020)?
- In US, The Great is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV, 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 The Great worth watching?
- The Great holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great?
- The Great stars Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee and Adam Godley.
- When was The Great released?
- The Great was released in 2020.
