Waterloo (1970)
Kernel Score: 80% · 219 ratings
Genres: History, Drama, War
Released: 1970-10-26
Runtime: 134 minutes
Overview
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.
Waterloo parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this historical war epic depicts the large-scale Battle of Waterloo.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — A large-scale war epic depicting the Napoleonic Battle of Waterloo, with battlefield combat.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Sergey Bondarchuk
Cast
- Rod Steiger as Napoleon Bonaparte
- Christopher Plummer as Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
- Orson Welles as Louis XVIII
- Jack Hawkins as General Sir Thomas Picton
- Virginia McKenna as Duchess of Richmond
- Dan O'Herlihy as Marshal Michel Ney
- Rupert Davies as Gordon
- Philippe Forquet as La Bedoyere
- Gianni Garko as Drouot
- Ivo Garrani as Marshal Soult
Waterloo FAQ
Is Waterloo good?
Waterloo has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 219 audience ratings.
Is Waterloo OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this historical war epic depicts the large-scale Battle of Waterloo.
What movies are like Waterloo?
If you liked Waterloo, try The Duellists, The Count of Monte Cristo, Love and Death and War Horse.