Movie

Nicholas and Alexandra

1971 · 189 min

A stately, somber epic that immerses you in imperial grandeur and then slowly tightens toward inevitable tragedy.

Tagline: The Last Dance of the Romanovs.
Overview: Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, family, betrayal, fate
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
family
betrayal
fate
revenge
Places: single country house
big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex mild