The Last Command (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1928, The Last Command is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
Who’s in it. The Last Command stars Emil Jannings as Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander, Evelyn Brent as Natalie Dabrova, William Powell as Lev Andreyev and Jack Raymond as Assistant director, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Last Command has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Command page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Command tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Command (1928)?
- In US, The Last Command is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Command worth watching?
- The Last Command holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Command?
- The Last Command stars Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell, Jack Raymond and Nicholas Soussanin.
- When was The Last Command released?
- The Last Command was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.