Towards the Battle (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2019, Towards the Battle is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The story unfolds around the year 1860. Louis, a photographer, convinces the general of the French Army to send him to Mexico to photograph the colonial war that is ravaging the country. Once he is there, nothing goes as planned. Never in the right place at the right time to see the battles, Louis can't snap a single picture of the war. But his encounter with Pinto, a Mexican peasant, changes his destiny. It leads him to discover neither glory nor wealth, but a way to confront the ghosts of his past.
Who’s in it. Towards the Battle stars Malik Zidi as Louis, Leynar Gomez as Pinto, Thomas Chabrol as Général Trochu and Olivier Chantreau as Marcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Towards the Battle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Towards the Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Towards the Battle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Towards the Battle (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Towards the Battle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Towards the Battle worth watching?
- Towards the Battle holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Towards the Battle?
- Towards the Battle stars Malik Zidi, Leynar Gomez, Thomas Chabrol, Olivier Chantreau and Sébastien Chassagne.
- When was Towards the Battle released?
- Towards the Battle was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.