Rasputin
Seen it?1996 | 100 min | History, Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 3 Emmys, though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Braveheart or Schindler's List, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie. Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Uli Edel
- Alan RickmanGrigori Rasputin
- Greta ScacchiTsarina Alexandra
- Ian McKellenTsar Nicholas II
- David WarnerDr. Botkin
- John WoodPrime Minister Stolypin
- James FrainPrince Felix Yusupov
- Ian HoggPurishkevich
- Sheila RuskinPrincess Marisa
- Peter JeffreyBishop Hermogones
- Freddie FindlayAlexei