Movies and TvShows featuring "tsar" theme.

In 18th-century Russia, Catherine the Great navigates palace intrigue, betrayals, and her own desire for power as she transforms from a young German princess into the Empress of Russia.

Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot follows the life of Ivan the Terrible as he faces a conspiracy by the boyars to overthrow him. The film explores themes of power, brutality, and political intrigue in 16th century Russia.

The history of the formation of the personality of the Catherine the Great from the moment of her arrival in Russia as the bride of Grand Duke Peter Fyodorovich to her ascension to the Russian throne. Almost 20 years of palace intrigues, conspiracies, power struggles and personal dramas.

In 19th century Russia, courier Michael Strogoff embarks on a dangerous journey to deliver a message to the Tsar. Facing various obstacles and encountering romance along the way, Strogoff must succeed in his secret mission.

The life of Prince John, youngest child of Britain's King George V and Queen Mary, who died at the age of 13 in 1919.

At the time World War I broke out, the King of England, the Czar of Russia, and the Kaiser of Germany were first cousins. This two-part series looks at the role played by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England, and their relationships with each other, in the outbreak of war. Mismanaging their countries and mishandling foreign policy, they failed to adapt to the forces of nationalism and democracy, and so brought tumbling down their own ideal of a Europe governed by the descendants of Queen Victoria. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the problems had set in much earlier. A two part miniseries.

When a scientist invents a time machine, a burglar switches places with Ivan the Terrible. Chaos and hilarity ensue as they try to adapt to each other's lives.

Anastasia: Once Upon a Time tells the story of a young Russian princess named Anastasia, who finds herself in both the 1910s and 1980s due to a magical time portal. She must use her wit and bravery to navigate through different timeframes, facing challenges along the way. With the help of a magic necklace, Anastasia embarks on a quest to save her family from a dark curse and discover her true destiny. The movie explores themes of Russian history, the House of Romanov, monarchy, and the effects of the Russian Revolution. It also incorporates elements of Halloween, as Anastasia finds herself in the 1980s during this festive time. Throughout her journey, she encounters various characters and experiences, including a royal ball, the presence of Grigori Rasputin, and the wonders of a shopping mall.

Ivan the Terrible, Part I is a biographical drama that depicts the rise of Ivan the Terrible to power and his struggle to maintain control over Russia in the 16th century. The movie explores themes of power, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to gain and keep power. It showcases the brutality of the time period and Ivan's ruthless tactics to maintain his position as the Tsar of Russia.

1917, shortly after the assassination of Grigory Rasputin. The provisional government appoints investigator Heinrich Ivanovich Svitten to study the case of the deceased and find out who he really was for others and for the whole of Russia. Switten collects information bit by bit about the ambiguous elder, but sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish the truth from human speculation. Rasputin's confidants and even members of the royal family help him in the investigation, but everyone has a personal attitude towards this mysterious man. Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, on the one hand, respects him immensely, and on the other hand, Switten notices something similar to fear.

An elegantly produced documentary divided into eight parts and running nearly seven hours in length, The Romanovs beautifully encapsulates the epic story of the Russian Dynasty over the course of over three hundred years.

In the Russian Empire, war correspondent Michael Strogoff is on a secret mission to deliver a message to the Tsar. He must face dangers, including Tartar rebels, to complete his mission and save his mother who is held captive by the Tartars.

A critical and objective look back at Ukraine's tumultuous and tragic history, from its mythical founding in the 10th century to the Russian invasion in 2022.

The Russian Revolution (2017) is a documentary film that explores the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent establishment of the Soviet Union. The film delves into the causes and consequences of the revolution, the rise of communism, and the impact on Russian society and the world. It provides an in-depth analysis of the key figures, such as Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, and examines the political, social, and economic factors that led to the downfall of the Romanov dynasty and the Bolshevik takeover. Through archival footage, interviews, and expert commentary, the documentary offers a comprehensive overview of this pivotal moment in history.

The Scarlet Empress (1934) tells the story of Catherine the Great, a woman who dresses as a man in order to join the army and rise to power. She faces manipulation, politics, and intrigue as she navigates the Russian court and eventually becomes Empress. The film explores her tumultuous relationship with her domineering mother, her mental illness, and her struggles to maintain her power in a decadent and oppressive society.

Animated film based on the story of Alexander Pushkin. The new king's wife wants to get rid of their stepdaughter and expels it to certain death in the forest. Princess finds refuge in the forest in the seven bogatyrs. The queen, finds out about it and poisons her...

In snowy Russia, a young boy forms a special bond with a talking horse and embarks on a magical adventure filled with spells, dancing, and friendship. Together, they navigate through palaces, prisons, and cities, encountering giant fish and a firebird along the way.

Peter the Great: The Testament is a Russian TV series, made in 2011 and based on the novel by Daniil Granin's "Evenings with Peter the Great". The film was produced by Studio 2-B-2 entertainment and was shown on Rossiya 1, the Russian TV channel.

Assassin of the Tsar is a drama movie set in Russia during the 1910s. It follows the story of a psychiatric patient who believes he is the assassin of Tsar Nicholas II. The movie explores themes of family relationships, past lives, and the supernatural.

Lehar romantic operetta set in Russia about a beautiful dancer who is set up to attract a tsar's son, and they fall in love. Beautiful settings and wonderful music.