Anchor Bay and The Weinstein Company have announced a May 10, 2016 release date for the
eight-part miniseries, based on the beloved novel by Leo Tolstoy, starring Paul Dano, Lily
James, James Norton, Gillian Anderson, and Brian Cox.
Official Synopsis: Made by BBC Cymru Wales Drama, in partnership with The Weinstein Company and BBC Worldwide/Lookout Point, "War & Peace" is a classic production of one of the most famous stories of all time. In 1805 when we first meet Pierre (Paul Dano), Natasha (Lily James), and Andrei (James Norton), they are all part of St Petersburg's glittering elite, but are fired-up with youthful ambition to find meaning in their lives. Kind-hearted but awkward Pierre, the illegitimate son of Russia's richest man, wants to change the world for the better. Handsome and gallant Andrei, frustrated with the superficiality of his life, seeks a purpose, while the beautiful and spirited Natasha is searching for true love. At the same time Napoleon's army edges ever closer to Russia's borders. As everything they thought they knew is questioned, Pierre, Andrei and Natasha find themselves in a time when Russian society is about to change forever.
The release will include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless sound and English SDH and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features are scheduled to include the following: