Katia (1959) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1959 · Film · ★ 6.8

Katia poster

Released in 1959, Katia is a drame, romance and histoire 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. Lors d'une visite dans un pensionnat, le tsar Alexandre II rencontre une jeune étudiante rebelle et se prend d'affection pour elle. Les sentiments sont partagés, Katia devient sa maîtresse. Influencé par la jeune fille, Alexandre prépare des réformes qui le rendent impopulaire auprès de ses sujets les plus privilégiés.

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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

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 drame, romance and histoire. 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.