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1. Doctor Zhivago (1965)
PG-13 | 197 min | Drama, Romance, War
The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.
Director: David Lean | Stars: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger
Votes: 82,172 | Gross: $111.72M
2. Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
G | 181 min | Drama, Family, Musical
In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant with traditional values contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals while growing anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon
Votes: 47,932 | Gross: $80.50M
3. Horror Express (1972)
R | 88 min | Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi
While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.
Director: Eugenio Martín | Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Alberto de Mendoza, Telly Savalas
Votes: 12,799
4. War and Peace (1956)
PG | 208 min | Drama, Romance, War
Napoleon's tumultuous relations with Russia, including his disastrous 1812 invasion, serve as the backdrop for the tangled personal lives of two aristocratic families.
Director: King Vidor | Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman
Votes: 10,879 | Gross: $12.50M
5. Russian Ark (2002)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
A 19th century French aristocrat, notorious for his scathing memoirs about life in Russia, travels through the Russian State Hermitage Museum and encounters historical figures from the last 200+ years.
Director: Aleksandr Sokurov | Stars: Sergey Dreyden, Mariya Kuznetsova, Leonid Mozgovoy, Mikhail Piotrovsky
Votes: 21,840 | Gross: $0.04M
6. The Brothers Karamazov (1958)
Approved | 145 min | Drama, Romance
Drama based on Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky's homonymous novel about the proud Karamazov family in 1870s Russia.
Director: Richard Brooks | Stars: Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom, Lee J. Cobb
Votes: 3,059
7. Strike (1925)
Not Rated | 82 min | Drama
A group of oppressed factory workers go on strike in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Director: Sergei Eisenstein | Stars: Grigoriy Aleksandrov, Maksim Shtraukh, Mikhail Gomorov, I. Ivanov
Votes: 8,638
8. Anna Karenina (1948)
Approved | 139 min | Drama, Romance
A married woman's affair with a dashing young officer has tragic results.
Director: Julien Duvivier | Stars: Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson, Kieron Moore, Hugh Dempster
Votes: 2,948
9. Anna Karenina (1967)
Not Rated | 145 min | Drama, Romance
Anna Karenina is a young wife of an older husband. She has an affair with the handsome Count Vronsky. By following her desires Anna complicates her life.
Director: Aleksandr Zarkhi | Stars: Tatyana Samoylova, Nikolai Gritsenko, Vasiliy Lanovoy, Yuriy Yakovlev
Votes: 1,013
10. Siberiade (1979)
190 min | Drama, History, Romance
In the Siberian wilderness in the village of Yelan, two families live, who have long been at war with each other: the «kulaks» of Solomina and the «poor people» of Ustyuzhanina.
Director: Andrey Konchalovskiy | Stars: Nikita Mikhalkov, Vitali Solomin, Sergey Shakurov, Natalya Andreychenko
Votes: 2,319
11. First Love (1970)
R | 90 min | Drama, Romance
Based on Ivan Turgeyev's novella, Erste Liebe is about two young lovers in czarist Russia. One is a 21-year-old woman, the other a young man of sixteen. Things take a tragic turn as the ... See full summary »
Director: Maximilian Schell | Stars: John Moulder-Brown, Dominique Sanda, Maximilian Schell, Valentina Cortese
Votes: 399
12. Summer Storm (1944)
Passed | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
In this filmed Chekhov adaptation, Olga is an alluring peasant woman who lures cynical aristocrat Fedor away from his milquetoast fiancée, with tragic consequences.
Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Anna Lee, Edward Everett Horton
Votes: 677
13. Uncle Vanya (1970)
104 min | Drama
The ordinary life of the Russian provincial intellectuals seems to them gray and bleak. Are exceptions possible?
Director: Andrey Konchalovskiy | Stars: Irina Anisimova-Wulf, Sergey Bondarchuk, Irina Kupchenko, Yekaterina Mazurova
Votes: 836 | Gross: $0.05M
14. Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968)
186 min | Drama, History, War
Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts in the 1890's and it ends to the Finnish civil war in 1918. Story ... See full summary »
Director: Edvin Laine | Stars: Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola
Votes: 1,048
15. Boris Godounov (1989)
118 min | Musical, Drama
The film is based on the musical recording of the famous opera by Modest Mussorgsky about the tragic events surrounding the ruling of the Russian tsar Boris in the early 17th century. The ... See full summary »
Director: Andrzej Zulawski | Stars: Ruggero Raimondi, Kenneth Riegel, Bernard Lefort, Paul Plishka
Votes: 379
16. The Yellow Ticket (1931)
Passed | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, War
A young Russian girl is forced into a life of prostitution in Czarist Russia, and she and a British journalist find their lives endangered when she reveals to him information regarding the social crimes rampant in her country.
Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Elissa Landi, Lionel Barrymore, Laurence Olivier, Walter Byron
Votes: 267
17. The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty (1927)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History
In May 1913 the Romanov Dynasty celebrates its 300th anniversary at the Russian throne. The last emperor in the long line is Tsar Nicholas II. He rules over a country with huge social and ... See full summary »
Director: Esfir Shub | Stars: Mikhail Alekseyev, Alexei Brusilov, Nikolai Chkheidze, Emperor Franz Josef
Votes: 346
18. Vsadnik po imeni Smert (2004)
Not Rated | 106 min | Drama
In pre-Soviet Russia, Boris Savinkov leads a terrorist faction of Socialist-Revolutionary Party members responsible for the deaths of governors and ministers.
Director: Karen Shakhnazarov | Stars: Andrey Panin, Kseniya Rappoport, Artyom Semakin, Rostislav Bershauer
Votes: 425 | Gross: $0.00M
19. Okraina (1933)
98 min | Drama, War
Outskirts is an internationally renowned masterpiece of early sound cinema. In a remote Russian village during World War I, colorful and nuanced characters experience divided loyalties: ... See full summary »
Director: Boris Barnet | Stars: Yelena Kuzmina, Mikhail Zharov, Nikolay Bogolyubov, Nikolay Kryuchkov
Votes: 1,124
20. Aktivistit (2019)
154 min | Drama, History
Stars: Elmer Bäck, Pekka Strang, Frits Soetmann, Jan Korander
Votes: 43
21. Smalltown Mysteries (2018)
Crime
1878. Larissa Kirsanova, a young mathematics teacher, arrives in a small provincial town of Bogorodsk. Miss Kirsanov is brought here by the desire to find her fiancé, a young nobleman Pavel... See full summary »
Stars: Olga Lerman, Anton Batyrev, Evgeniy Shirikov, Olga Pleshkova
Votes: 28
22. Auferstehung (1958)
106 min | Drama
At the end of the nineteenth century, Russia, Prince Nekhlyudov, on the verge of contracting a marriage of convenience, leads a superficial and mundane life. He is appointed juror in the ... See full summary »
Director: Rolf Hansen | Stars: Horst Buchholz, Myriam Bru, Edith Mill, Ruth Niehaus
Votes: 65
23. Mute Witnesses (1914)
65 min | Drama
In order to allow another servant to go home to be with her children, Nastya agrees to serve in her place, as a maid in the household in which Nastya's grandfather is a porter. Soon ... See full summary »
Director: Yevgeny Bauer | Stars: Aleksandr Chargonin, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Dora Tschitorina, Viktor Petipa
Votes: 128
24. The Suspect (1916)
50 min | Drama, Romance
Mouroff's aim is bad; the bomb which he threw at Karatoff, the butcher, explodes harmlessly many feet away. Karatoff's son Paul, puts spurs to his horse, and chases the nihilist. The latter... See full summary »
Director: S. Rankin Drew | Stars: Anita Stewart, S. Rankin Drew, Anders Randolf, George Cooper
Votes: 17
25. Kuisma ja Helinä (1951)
91 min | Drama, Romance
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Elina Pohjanpää, Kalervo Nissilä, Rauni Luoma, Elina Kolehmainen
Votes: 27
26. Flame Top (1980)
155 min | Biography, Drama
The life of early-20th-century author, journalist, and revolutionary Algot Untola (also known as Maiju Lassila, Irmari Rantamala, and several more pseudonyms), one of the most enigmatic ... See full summary »
Directors: Pirjo Honkasalo, Pekka Lehto | Stars: Asko Sarkola, Rea Mauranen, Kari Franck, Ari Suonsuu
Votes: 132
27. Yunkera (2006– )
400 min | Drama, History
Tells the story of a cadet's life at a military academy in the years before the October Revolution. The training is idealistic, yet brutal.
Stars: Elizaveta Boyarskaya, Mariya Lugovaya, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Aleksandr Mikhaylov
Votes: 32
28. Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta (1950)
82 min | Comedy, Musical
A musical comedy about the steamer Princess Armada and her lively crew, who sail along the sunny Lake Saimaa. Life under the Russian Empire takes them all the way to Saint Petersburg.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Assi Nortia, Elna Hellman, Elsa Turakainen, Veikko Uusimäki
Votes: 159
29. Doverie (1976)
95 min | Drama, History
The story of the formation of the Finnish Republic and its independence from Russia.
Directors: Edvin Laine, Viktor Tregubovich | Stars: Kirill Lavrov, Vladimir Tatosov, Igor Dmitriev, Margarita Terekhova
Votes: 232
30. Mannerheim ja Pietari (2003 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about C.G.E. Mannerheim's relation to St. Petersburg where he lived for 30 years from 1887 to 1917.
Director: Arvo Tuominen | Stars: Jesse Ristilä, Arvo Tuominen, Aleksandr Pozdnyakov, Adolf Hitler
Votes: 9
31. Seventeen (2017)
161 min | Drama, History
Stars: Emma Taulo, Milla-Mari Pylkkänen, Elli Melasniemi, Max Bremer
Votes: 35
32. Attack from the Sea (1953)
94 min | Biography, Drama, War
The historical and biographic movie about the glorified Russian naval commander Ushakov. France begins aggressive wars. The Russian and allied troops freeing Italy are headed by A. V. ... See full summary »
Director: Mikhail Romm | Stars: Ivan Pereverzev, Gennadi Yudin, Vladimir Druzhnikov, Aleksey Alekseev
Votes: 168
33. Greater Wrath (2014)
75 min | Documentary, History, War
The documentary covers the reasons that lead to the Great Northern War in the 18th century, and how the battles spread from Europe to Finland, Southern Ostrobothnia, Isokyrö. After the ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Rinnekari | Stars: Heikki Ylikangas, Kustaa H.J. Vilkuna, Kalervo Mielty, Risto Knaapi
Votes: 8
34. The White Eagle (1928)
67 min | Drama, History
"Not to spare bullets!" was the highest command to a governor in case of a workers' revolt. Desperate time - desperate measures. No participant can find rest after the event.
Director: Yakov Protazanov | Stars: Vasili Kachalov, Vsevolod Meyerhold, Andrey Petrovsky, Ivan Chuvelyov
Votes: 76
35. Eastern Memories (2018)
86 min | Documentary, History
A journey through Mongolia, Japan, China and South Korea, narrated by the journals of Finnish linguist, diplomat and journeyman G.J. Ramstedt (1873-1950).
Directors: Martti Kaartinen, Niklas Kullström | Stars: Frank Skog, Michael O'Flaherty
Votes: 96
36. Aleksis Kiven elämä (2001)
104 min | Biography, Drama
Finland in the 1850's take the first steps towards independence. The Finnish-language authors introduce themselves.
Director: Jari Halonen | Stars: Marko Tiusanen, Jari Salmi, Karoliina Kudjoi, Margit Lindeman
Votes: 589
37. Yhdeksän tapaa lähestyä Helsinkiä (1982)
62 min | Documentary, History
Directors: Jörn Donner, Pirjo Honkasalo, Pekka Lehto | Stars: Jörn Donner, Tuija Halonen, Urho Kekkonen, Seppo Marin
Votes: 76
38. Jääkärit (2015 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, History
Director: Atro Lahtela | Stars: Matti Rönkä, Martti Häikiö, Ohto Manninen, Elias Gould
Votes: 5
39. Hallin Janne (1950)
80 min | Drama, History
1800-luvun lopulla Längelmäellä tehtiin raaka veriteko jossa kaksi miestä tappoi postelijoonin ja ryösti postilaukun rahat. Perustuu tositapahtumiin.
Director: Roland af Hällström | Stars: Helge Herala, Eeva-Kaarina Volanen, Rauha Rentola, Laila Jokimo
Votes: 40
40. Din vredes dag (1991)
351 min | Drama
Stars: Ulrika Hansson, Johan Portin, Elmer Green, Ola Isedal
Votes: 7
41. Helmikuun manifesti (1939)
99 min | Drama
Directors: Yrjö Norta, T.J. Särkkä | Stars: Regina Linnanheimo, Tauno Palo, Laila Rihte, Eino Kaipainen
Votes: 123
43. Kuningas kulkureitten (1953)
80 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Director: Roland af Hällström | Stars: Ekke Hämäläinen, Leena Häkinen, Tuija Halonen, Raili Mäki
Votes: 54
44. Tanssi yli hautojen (1950)
101 min | Drama, History, Romance
In the early 1800s, Finnish governor's daughter first detests but soon falls in love with Russian Czar Alexander I who has just taken Finland over from Sweden's rule.
Director: T.J. Särkkä | Stars: Leif Wager, Eila Peitsalo, Ossi Korhonen, Siiri Angerkoski
Votes: 90
45. Ksenia Pietarilainen (1999)
28 min | Animation, Short
Director: Katariina Lillqvist | Star: Erja Manto
Votes: 18
46. Miksi en puhu venäjää (1993)
110 min | Documentary
Director: Kristina Schulgin | Stars: Georg Dolivo, Severin Dolivo, Pekka Milonoff, Juri Derjabin
47. Mannerheim - Suomen marsalkka (1968)
Documentary, Biography
Director: Kari Uusitalo | Stars: Gustaf Mannerheim, Martti Silvennoinen
Votes: 15
48. Krestyanskaya Dolya (1912)
30 min | Short, Drama
Two peasants in feudal Russia wish to marry but tragedy strikes.
Director: Vasili Goncharov | Stars: Aleksandra Goncharova, Ivan Mozzhukhin, Pyotr Chardynin, Arsenii Bibikov
Votes: 39
49. Kapitanskaya dochka (1928)
87 min | Drama
Adapted from the novel of Russian literature, focused on the military life of a young rebel and his youthful passion in Tsarist Russia.
Director: Yuri Tarich | Stars: I. Arcana, Ivan Arkanov, Klavdia Chebyshyova, Kseniya Denisova
Votes: 28
50. Antti Puuhaara (1976)
107 min | Drama
A traditional ballad tells of a rich trader in furs who tries to thwart a poor farmer's son, prophesied to inherit his fortune, by exiling him to a mythical country.
Directors: Katariina Lahti, Heikki Partanen, Riitta Rautoma | Stars: Markku Blomqvist, Pertti Hilkamo, Maritta Viitamäki, Eero Melasniemi
Votes: 27