Twice Born (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, Twice Born is a drama, war and romance film directed by Sergio Castellitto, running about 127 minutes. “A story of love. A story of war. A story of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Full-throttle melodrama about an ill-starred romance set against the backdrop of the siege of Sarajevo. A mother brings her teenage son to Sarajevo, where his father died in the Bosnian conflict years ago.
Who’s in it. Twice Born stars Penélope Cruz as Gemma, Emile Hirsch as Diego, Adnan Hasković as Gojco and Saadet Işıl Aksoy as Aska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Twice Born has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twice Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twice Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twice Born (2012)?
- In US, Twice Born is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twice Born worth watching?
- Twice Born holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Twice Born?
- Twice Born stars Penélope Cruz, Emile Hirsch, Adnan Hasković, Saadet Işıl Aksoy and Pietro Castellitto.
- When was Twice Born released?
- Twice Born was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.