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War and Peace

1956·Movie·PG·208 min·6.7(277)

The greatest novel ever written ... Now magnificently alive on the screen!

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

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Where to watch War and Peace in United States

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Where is War and Peace streaming around the world?

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About War and Peace

War and Peace is a 1956 English-language war, romance and drama film directed by King Vidor. The cast is led by Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer. It has a runtime of 3h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

War and Peace was produced by Paramount Pictures and Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica and made in Italy and United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1956, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director
King Vidor
Writers
Ivo Perilli, Ennio De Concini, Gian Gaspare Napolitano
Release date
August 21, 1956
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
Italy, United States of America
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$12 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
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War and Peace cast & crew

War and Peace was directed by King Vidor and written by Ivo Perilli, Ennio De Concini, and Gian Gaspare Napolitano.

The cast features Audrey Hepburn as Natasha Rostova, Henry Fonda as Pierre Bezukhov, Mel Ferrer as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, Vittorio Gassman as Anatol Kuragin, Herbert Lom as Napoleon, and Oskar Homolka as Field Marshal Kutuzov.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nino Rota, cinematography is by Jack Cardiff, and it was produced by Carlo Ponti and Dino De Laurentiis.

Is War and Peace worth watching?

War and Peace holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 277 ratings, a solidly received war films.

At 3h 28m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy war, romance, and drama, War and Peace is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch War and Peace

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Cast of War and Peace

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Natasha Rostova

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Pierre Bezukhov

Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

Prince Andrei Bolkonsky

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Anatol Kuragin

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Napoleon

Oskar Homolka

Oskar Homolka

Field Marshal Kutuzov

Anita Ekberg

Anita Ekberg

Helene Kuragina

Barry Jones

Barry Jones

Prince Mikhail Andreevich Rostov

May Britt

May Britt

Sonia Rostova

Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett

Nikolai Rostov

John Mills

John Mills

Platon Karataev

Helmut Dantine

Helmut Dantine

Dolokhov

War and Peace — FAQs

Where can I watch War and Peace in United States?

War and Peace is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is War and Peace on Kanopy?

Yes — War and Peace is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is War and Peace in?

War and Peace is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is War and Peace?

War and Peace runs 3 hours 28 minutes (208 minutes).

What is War and Peace rated?

War and Peace is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 277 ratings.

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