Rasputin

Rasputin

He Was A Magician. A Madman. A Savior And Seducer....

Directed by Uli Edel

Produced by Rysher / Citadel Entertainment, HBO Films

1996100 min6.6 / 10

A dark historical drama exploring the enigmatic rise of Rasputin amid Russian imperial decay, blending mysticism, political intrigue, and moral ambiguity.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rasputin scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Rasputin sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Rasputin end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Rasputin violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

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

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Rasputin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rasputin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rasputin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rasputin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rasputin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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