War and Peace (2016)

Synopsis

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Amazon Prime Video
• Peacock Premium
• Criterion Channel
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads
• Peacock Premium Plus

Buy

• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Paul Dano as Pierre Bezukhov
• Lily James as Natasha Rostova
• James Norton as Andrei Bolkonsky
• Gillian Anderson as Anna Pavlovna Scherer
• Olivia Ross as Mademoiselle Bourienne
• Jessie Buckley as Marya Bolkonskaya
• Aneurin Barnard as Boris Drubetskoy
• Greta Scacchi as Natalya Rostova
• Aisling Loftus as Sonya Rostova
• Tom Burke as Fedor Dolokhov

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• Downton Abbey
• Parenthood
• Poldark
• Lady Chatterley
• Upstairs, Downstairs
• The Young and the Restless
• The Musketeers
• Wolf Hall

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy sweeping historical dramas with a strong romantic core, the 2016 TV series War and Peace is a great pick for your next binge. This six-episode series brings to life the passionate love story between Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov, set against the backdrop of the 1812 war with Napoleon’s army. With a cast including Paul Dano, Lily James, and Gillian Anderson, the show offers a mix of intense personal drama and grand historical events. Each episode runs about 45 minutes, making it easy to watch over a weekend. Fans of series like Downton Abbey or Poldark will appreciate the rich character development and period detail here. Watching War and Peace feels like stepping into a beautifully crafted world where love and war collide, perfect for anyone who likes their drama with a historical twist and emotional depth.