Alexander Nevsky

Alexander Nevsky

The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.

Directed by Dmitriy Vasilev, Sergei Eisenstein

Produced by Mosfilm

1938109 min7.0 / 10

A grand historical epic celebrating national resistance and heroic leadership, built on spectacle and patriotic fervor rather than intimate character study.

When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

Questions people ask

  • Does Alexander Nevsky end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Alexander Nevsky violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Alexander Nevsky sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Alexander Nevsky scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Alexander Nevsky easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

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Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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