Boris Godunov (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, Boris Godunov is a drama film directed by Vladimir Mirzoev, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Modern adaptation of the eponymous historical tragedy by A.S. Pushkin. The picture opens from the scene of the murder in Uglich of a young heir to the Russian throne by unknown people. It takes several years. Boris Godunov is persuaded to take the throne remaining vacant, despite his doubts. During the press conference, the Duma clerk announces Godunov’s decision to ascend the kingdom. People are discussing this decision at the TV. Behind the tsar’s back there is a secret undercover fight of several boyar groups for domination under the new government. Godunov, who ascended the throne, obsessively pursues a vision of the boy he killed. Meanwhile, the monk Grigory Otrepyev is hiding in the Miracle Monastery. After talking with Pimen, he learns the secret of the murder, flees from the monastery and decides to try to come to power. Having secured foreign help and gathered an army, Grigory goes to Moscow.
Who’s in it. Boris Godunov stars Maksim Sukhanov as Boris Godunov, Andrey Merzlikin as Grigory Otrepyev, Leonid Gromov as Shuisky and Dmitriy Pevtsov as Vorotynskiy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Boris Godunov has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boris Godunov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boris Godunov tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boris Godunov (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boris Godunov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boris Godunov worth watching?
- Boris Godunov holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov stars Maksim Sukhanov, Andrey Merzlikin, Leonid Gromov, Dmitriy Pevtsov and Pyotr Fyodorov.
- When was Boris Godunov released?
- Boris Godunov was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.