The Invasion (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, The Invasion is a drama and war film directed by Abram Room, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A Russian village struggles through the German occupation during World War II in this tense drama from the Soviet Union. As the town doctor finds his home has been taken by German troops, his daughter becomes involved in the anti-Axis resistance, and his son -- confined to a mental hospital -- escapes to fight the invading armies.
Who’s in it. The Invasion stars Vladimir Gremin as Ivan Talanov, Olga Zhiznyeva as Anna Talanova, Oleg Zhakov as Fyodor Talanov and Lyudmila Glazova as Olga Talanova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Invasion 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 The Invasion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invasion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invasion (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invasion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invasion worth watching?
- The Invasion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invasion?
- The Invasion stars Vladimir Gremin, Olga Zhiznyeva, Oleg Zhakov, Lyudmila Glazova and Zinaida Morskaya.
- When was The Invasion released?
- The Invasion was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.