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Nicholas and Alexandra

1971 · Movie · PG · 189 min · ★ 7.0 · 62% critics

DramaWarHistory

A sheltered royal family tries to hold onto tradition as unrest spreads across Russia and war strains the country. As political pressure mounts and trust inside the court frays, their private struggles collide with a rapidly changing nation, leading to exile and an uncertain future.

Based on Nicholas and Alexandra

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Details
Years
1971
Release date
1971-11-29
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
189 min
Critic score
62/100
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (78 votes)
About

If you enjoy long, dialogue-driven historical dramas with lavish pageantry and a tragic, intimate focus on leadership and family, this may work for you; Not for you if you want fast action or tight pacing like A Bridge Too Far.

Pros: lavish costumes and sets; strong supporting cast; fascinating history lesson | Cons: slow, talky pacing; leads feel distant; overlong running time

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • czar / tsar / tzar
  • russian revolution (1917)
  • imperial russia
  • 1900s
  • romanov dinasty

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1972
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1972
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actress · 1972 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Dramatic Score · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1972 · nominated

Cast & crew