War and Peace (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1966, War and Peace is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Sergey Bondarchuk, running about 422 minutes. “Greatest motion picture ever made! Romance ever lived! Adventure story written!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seven-hour epic adaptation of the novel by Leo Tolstoy. The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Who’s in it. War and Peace stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Pierre Bezukhov, Ludmila Savelyeva as Natasha Rostova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Andrei Bolkonsky and Boris Zakhava as Field Marshal Kutuzov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, War and Peace 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 War and Peace page.
If you liked it. Fans of War and Peace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War and Peace (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War and Peace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War and Peace worth watching?
- War and Peace holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War and Peace?
- War and Peace stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Ludmila Savelyeva, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Boris Zakhava and Viktor Stanitsyn.
- When was War and Peace released?
- War and Peace was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 422 minutes.