Katia (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, Katia is a drama, romance and history film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 93 minutes. “Men couldn't resist her... not even an Emperor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tsar Alexandre II meets a young student, Katia. He understands that he loves her and try to send her away but they end up seeing each other again and becomes his mistress. With the help of Katia, Alexandre prepares a liberal constitution, but these reforms make him hostile to the more privileged subjects without satirising the revolutionaries against the regime.
Who’s in it. Katia stars Romy Schneider as Katia, Curd Jürgens as Czar Alexander II, Pierre Blanchar as Koubaroff and Antoine Balpêtré as Kilbatchich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Katia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katia (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Katia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Katia worth watching?
- Katia holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katia?
- Katia stars Romy Schneider, Curd Jürgens, Pierre Blanchar, Antoine Balpêtré and Françoise Brion.
- When was Katia released?
- Katia was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.