The Horde (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.4

The Horde poster

Released in 2012, The Horde is a drama and history film directed by Andrei Proshkin, running about 129 minutes.

What it’s about. It is the word "horde" that had meant, for many countries and nations, bloody raids and being under humilating contribution for centuries - a strange and scary world with its own rules and customs. To be or not to be for Rus (Ruthenia), that is the price of the one-man mission as he is departing to this world to accomplish a feat. The film tells the story of how Saint Alexius, the Metropolitan of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia, healed the Tatar Queen Taidula, Jani-Beg's mother, from blindness, in 1357.

Who’s in it. The Horde stars Maksim Sukhanov as Saint Alexius, Andrei Panin as Jani-Beg, Vitaliy Khaev and Aleksandr Yatsenko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Horde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horde page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Horde (2012)?
In US, The Horde is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Horde worth watching?
The Horde holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Horde?
The Horde stars Maksim Sukhanov, Andrei Panin, Vitaliy Khaev, Aleksandr Yatsenko and Petr Yandane.
When was The Horde released?
The Horde was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.