Waterloo movie poster

Waterloo

1970 · 2h 14m · Released

History, Drama, War

After defeating France and imprisoning Napoleon on Elba, ending two decades of war, Europe is shocked to find Napoleon has escaped and has caused the French Army to defect from the King back to him. The best of the British generals, the Duke of Wellington, beat Napolean's best generals in Spain and Portugal, but now must beat Napoleon himself with an Anglo Allied army.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Waterloo

Not streaming in the United States right now.

Trailer

Original Movie Trailer 'Waterloo'(1970)

Top cast and crew

Sergei Bondarchuk Director
Rod Steiger Napoleon Bonaparte
Christopher Plummer Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
Orson Welles Louis XVIII
Jack Hawkins General Sir Thomas Picton
Virginia McKenna Duchess of Richmond
Dan O'Herlihy Marshal Michel Ney
Rupert Davies Gordon
Philippe Forquet La Bedoyere
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Frequently asked questions about Waterloo

Where can I watch Waterloo in the United States?

Waterloo is not streaming in the United States right now, though it is available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and Spain. Track it in Limelight to get a notification when it arrives on a service you pay for.

What are the ratings for Waterloo?

Waterloo scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Waterloo?

Waterloo stars Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins, and Virginia McKenna. Sergei Bondarchuk is the director.

How long is Waterloo?

Waterloo runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).

When did Waterloo come out?

Waterloo was released on October 26, 1970.

Which studio made Waterloo?

Waterloo was produced by Mosfilm and DDL Cinematografica in Italy and Russia.

What was the budget for Waterloo?

Waterloo was made on a budget of $25,000,000.

How much did Waterloo make at the box office?

Waterloo grossed $3,052,000 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.

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