Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,275 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: 1925-12-24
Runtime: 75 minutes
Where to watch Battleship Potemkin
- Stream: Brew, YouTube TV, The Criterion Channel, FlixFling, TCM, Klassiki
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resultant public demonstration, showing support, which brought on a police massacre.
Battleship Potemkin parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this classic silent film depicts a violent naval mutiny and a brutal massacre of civilians by soldiers.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a police/military massacre of civilians, mutiny, and slaughter, including disturbing imagery.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Battleship Potemkin FAQ
Is Battleship Potemkin good?
Battleship Potemkin has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,275 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Battleship Potemkin?
In the US you can stream Battleship Potemkin on Brew, YouTube TV, The Criterion Channel, FlixFling, TCM and Klassiki, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Is Battleship Potemkin OK for kids?
Battleship Potemkin is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this classic silent film depicts a violent naval mutiny and a brutal massacre of civilians by soldiers.
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