Balkan Express (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Balkan Express is a comedy and war film directed by Branko Baletić, running about 102 minutes. “A band whose music is a cover for survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this entertaining, clever satire, it is the beginning of World War II and a group of con artists and thieves decide to pose as musicians under the rubric "The Balkan Express".
Who’s in it. Balkan Express stars Dragan Nikolić as Popaj, Borivoje Todorović as Pik, Tanja Bošković as Lili and Velimir Živojinović as Stojčić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Balkan Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balkan Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balkan Express tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balkan Express (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balkan Express change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balkan Express worth watching?
- Balkan Express holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balkan Express?
- Balkan Express stars Dragan Nikolić, Borivoje Todorović, Tanja Bošković, Velimir Živojinović and Olivera Marković.
- When was Balkan Express released?
- Balkan Express was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.