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The Scarlet Empress

6.919341h 44mNRMovieDramaHistoryRomance

During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be…

DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WritersManuel Komroff·Eleanor McGeary
ProducersJosef von Sternberg·Emanuel Cohen

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 10 other countries

The Scarlet Empress isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Belgium, Canada, France, Guernsey and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Josef von Sternberg

MDMarlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
JLJohn Lodge
John Lodge
Count Alexei
SJSam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe
Grand Duke Peter
LDLouise Dresser
Louise Dresser
Empress Elizabeth Petrovna
CSC. Aubrey Smith
C. Aubrey Smith
Prince August
GGGavin Gordon
Gavin Gordon
Capt. Gregori Orloff
OTOlive Tell
Olive Tell
Princess Johanna Elizabeth
RSRuthelma Stevens
Ruthelma Stevens
Countess Elizabeth 'Lizzie'
DCDavison Clark
Davison Clark
Archimandrite Simeon Todorsky / Arch-Episcope
EAErville Alderson
Erville Alderson
Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef
MRMaria Riva
Maria Riva
Sophia as a Child
JDJane Darwell
Jane Darwell
Miss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited)

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The Scarlet Empress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Scarlet Empress?

The Scarlet Empress isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Scarlet Empress on Netflix?

No, The Scarlet Empress is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Scarlet Empress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Scarlet Empress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Scarlet Empress for free?

The Scarlet Empress isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Scarlet Empress based on a true story?

Yes — The Scarlet Empress is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).