Peter the Great (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 1986, Peter the Great is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. Peter the Great is a 1986 NBC television mini-series starring Maximilian Schell as Russian emperor Peter the Great, and based on the biography by Robert K. Massie. It won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including the award for Outstanding Miniseries.
Who’s in it. Peter the Great stars Maximilian Schell as Peter the Great, Vanessa Redgrave as Sophia, Omar Sharif as Prince Feodor Romodanovsky and Trevor Howard as Sir Isaac Newton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Peter the Great has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peter the Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peter the Great tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peter the Great (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peter the Great change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peter the Great worth watching?
- Peter the Great holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Peter the Great?
- Peter the Great stars Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard and Laurence Olivier.
- When was Peter the Great released?
- Peter the Great was released in 1986.