Waterloo (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1970, Waterloo is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Sergey Bondarchuk, running about 134 minutes. “One incredible afternoon Napoleon met Wellington . . . at Waterloo.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After defeating France and imprisoning Napoleon on Elba, ending two decades of war, Europe is shocked to find Napoleon has escaped and has caused the French Army to defect from the King back to him. The best of the British generals, the Duke of Wellington, beat Napolean's best generals in Spain and Portugal, but now must beat Napoleon himself with an Anglo Allied army.
Who’s in it. Waterloo stars Rod Steiger as Napoleon Bonaparte, Christopher Plummer as Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, Orson Welles as Louis XVIII and Jack Hawkins as General Sir Thomas Picton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Waterloo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterloo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterloo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterloo (1970)?
- In GB, Waterloo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waterloo worth watching?
- Waterloo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waterloo?
- Waterloo stars Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins and Virginia McKenna.
- When was Waterloo released?
- Waterloo was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.