The Deserters (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1986, The Deserters is a comedy film directed by Janusz Majewski, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in military barracks in a small town during World War I. The soldiers herded in the barracks are 'politically suspect' mix of characters from all over of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Czechs, Jews, and even Italians, but officers in charge are Germans. A new lieutenant arrives with the mission to bring order to the unit. He is the sadist, enjoying humiliating the men. Fed up with his behaviour the lower ranks kidnap him one night and string him up in a public toilet. They also make sure that he fouls up during the inspection. Eventually the five ring leaders are imprisoned. They escape and end up in Budapest posing as guards as guards of veterinary surgeons. They are caught and sent back to face a court martial and their old tormentor.
Who’s in it. The Deserters stars Marek Kondrat as Jan Kania, Wiktor Zborowski as Moryc Haber, Krzysztof Kowalewski as Szef kompanii and Wojciech Pokora as von Nogay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Deserters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deserters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deserters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deserters (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deserters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Deserters worth watching?
- The Deserters holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Deserters?
- The Deserters stars Marek Kondrat, Wiktor Zborowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Wojciech Pokora and Zoltán Bezerédy.
- When was The Deserters released?
- The Deserters was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.