Rasputin and the Empress (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Rasputin and the Empress is a drama and history film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 121 minutes. “Beautiful girls who came to pray! Caught in the web of debauched Rasputin, whose crafty mind toppled a throne!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
Who’s in it. Rasputin and the Empress stars Ethel Barrymore as Czarina Alexandra, Lionel Barrymore as Grigori Rasputin, Ralph Morgan as Czar Nicholas II and John Barrymore as Prince Paul Chegodieff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rasputin and the Empress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rasputin and the Empress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rasputin and the Empress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rasputin and the Empress (1932)?
- In US, Rasputin and the Empress is available to 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 Rasputin and the Empress worth watching?
- Rasputin and the Empress holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rasputin and the Empress?
- Rasputin and the Empress stars Ethel Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Ralph Morgan, John Barrymore and Diana Wynyard.
- When was Rasputin and the Empress released?
- Rasputin and the Empress was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.