

1934
The woman who will become Catherine the Great marries into the Russian royal family when she weds Grand Duke Peter, the nephew of Empress Elizabeth. Although the couple has moments of contentment, Peter's cruel and erratic behavior causes a rift between him and Catherine. Mere months after Peter succeeds his aunt as the ruler of Russia, a revolt is brewing, and Catherine is poised to ascend to the throne as the country's new empress.
The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) is a Drama, History film that follows the woman who will become Catherine the Great marries into the Russian royal family when she weds Grand Duke Peter, the nephew of Empress Elizabeth. Although the couple has moments of contentment, Peter's cruel and erratic behavior causes a rift between him and Catherine. Mere months after Peter succeeds his aunt as the ruler of Russia, a revolt is brewing, and Catherine is poised to ascend to the throne as the country's new empress. Currently, you can watch The Rise of Catherine the Great on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 20 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.