Movie

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution

★ 3.0(1)20171h 0m

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution is streaming on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel in Canada. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Renny Bartlett
Release date: 2017-10-10
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution is a 2017 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Renny Bartlett, starring Juliet Stevenson, Nicholas Asbury and Milo Twomey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Russia, 1917. After the abdication of Czar Nicholas II Romanov, the struggle for power confronts allies, enemies, factions and ideas; a ruthless battle between democracy and authoritarianism that will end with the takeover of the government by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks.

Cast

Juliet Stevenson

Self - Narrator (voice)

Nicholas Asbury

Vladimir Lenin

Milo Twomey

Leon Trotsky

Nicholas Cowell

Joseph Stalin

Jonny McPherson

Alexander Kerensky

Helen Rappaport

Self - Writer

Orlando Figes

Self - Writer

Simon Sebag-Montefiore

Self - Writer

China Miéville

Self - Writer

Martin Amis

Self - Writer

Bridget Kendall

Self - Journalist

Victor Sebestyen

Self - Writer

Themes & keywords

world war idocudramarussian revolution (1917)rise to powerrussian historycommunismimperial russia1910sleninismbolshevismsoviet union historyleninmenshevism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel.

Is Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution on Netflix?+

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel.

How long is Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?+

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?+

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution stars Juliet Stevenson, Nicholas Asbury, Milo Twomey, Nicholas Cowell and Jonny McPherson.

When did Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution come out?+

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution is a 2017 movie directed by Renny Bartlett.

What genre is Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?+

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution is Documentary and History film.

Who directed Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?+

Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution was directed by Renny Bartlett.