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War and Peace

1956 · Movie · PG · 208 min · ★ 6.6 · 55% critics

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A sweeping historical romance follows young aristocrats as their relationships and ideals are tested when Napoleon’s army invades Russia in 1812. Personal hopes, social expectations, and the brutal realities of war collide, forcing hard choices amid grand battles, upheaval, and survival.

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Years
1956
Release date
1956-08-21
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
208 min
Critic score
55/100
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (276 votes)
Budget
$6,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a long, old-school historical epic mixing romance with large-scale conflict, in the vein of For Whom the Bell Tolls; Not for you if you dislike slow pacing, dated style, or very lengthy runtimes.

Pros: lavish epic scale; striking period visuals; memorable war sequences | Cons: uneven emotional pull; miscasting complaints; long, slow stretches

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • winter
  • marriage
  • napoleon bonaparte
  • family
  • napoleonic wars
  • pistol duel
  • 19th century

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Globe Award — Best Non-English Language Film
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1957 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1957 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1957 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by King Vidor