Mathilde (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2017, Mathilde is a drama, romance and history film directed by Alexey Uchitel, running about 130 minutes. “Love That Changed An Empire” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The love story of the famous ballet dancer Mathilde Kschessinska and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.

Who’s in it. Mathilde stars Michalina Olszańska as Matilda Kschessinska, Lars Eidinger as Nicolas II, Luise Wolfram as Alexandra Feodorovna and Danila Kozlovsky as Vorontsov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mathilde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mathilde page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mathilde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mathilde (2017)?
In US, Mathilde is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mathilde worth watching?
Mathilde holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mathilde?
Mathilde stars Michalina Olszańska, Lars Eidinger, Luise Wolfram, Danila Kozlovsky and Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė.
When was Mathilde released?
Mathilde was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.