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Rasputin and the Empress

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1932 | 121 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Les Misérables or Good Night, and Good Luck., start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1932: an older pace and style.

The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Boleslawski

  • John BarrymorePrince Paul Chegodieff
  • Ethel BarrymoreCzarina Alexandra
  • Lionel BarrymoreGrigori Rasputin
  • Ralph MorganCzar Nicholas II
  • Tad AlexanderThe Czarevitch
  • Diana WynyardPrincess Natasha
  • C. Henry GordonGrand Duke Igor
  • Edward ArnoldDoctor Remezov
  • Henry ArmettaPhotographer (uncredited)
  • Mischa AuerButler Pouring Drinks at Party (uncredited)