The Priest (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, The Priest is a drama and war film directed by Vladimir Khotinenko, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Father Alexander is trying to maintain peaceful life for his church amidst the Nazi occupation during WWII.
Who’s in it. The Priest stars Sergei Makovetsky as Otets Aleksandr, Nina Usatova as Matushka Alevtina, Kirill Pletnev as Aleksey Lugotintsev and Yuriy Tsurilo as Metropolitan Sergiy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Priest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Priest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Priest (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Priest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Priest worth watching?
- The Priest holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Priest?
- The Priest stars Sergei Makovetsky, Nina Usatova, Kirill Pletnev, Yuriy Tsurilo and Viktoriya Romanenko.
- When was The Priest released?
- The Priest was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.