Defenders of Riga (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2007, Defenders of Riga is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Aigars Grauba, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
Who’s in it. Defenders of Riga stars Jānis Reinis as Mārtiņš, Elita Kļaviņa as Elza, Ģirts Krūmiņš as Pavel Bermondt and Romualds Ancans as Rüdiger von der Goltz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Defenders of Riga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defenders of Riga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defenders of Riga tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defenders of Riga (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Defenders of Riga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Defenders of Riga worth watching?
- Defenders of Riga holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defenders of Riga?
- Defenders of Riga stars Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš, Romualds Ancans and Vilis Daudziņš.
- When was Defenders of Riga released?
- Defenders of Riga was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.