Rasputin (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Rasputin is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Uli Edel, running about 135 minutes. “He Was A Magician. A Madman. A Savior And Seducer....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Into an era seething with war and revolution, a man comes with an incredible power to heal a nation...or destroy it. Based on the true story of one of the most powerful and mysterious figures in Russian history.
Who’s in it. Rasputin stars Alan Rickman as Grigori Rasputin, Greta Scacchi as Tsarina Alexandra, Ian McKellen as Tsar Nicholas II and David Warner as Dr. Botkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rasputin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rasputin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rasputin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rasputin (1996)?
- In CA, Rasputin is available to stream on Crave Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rasputin worth watching?
- Rasputin holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rasputin?
- Rasputin stars Alan Rickman, Greta Scacchi, Ian McKellen, David Warner and John Wood.
- When was Rasputin released?
- Rasputin was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.