Tobruk (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Tobruk is a war and history film directed by Václav Marhoul, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the story of Jiri and Jan, two Czech soldiers, battling alongside the allied forces against the Germans, during World War II in Tobruk, Libya. Jiri Pospichal, eighteen years old, signs up as a volunteer in the Czechoslovak army. His naive ideas about heroism are rawly confronted with the hell of the African desert, complicated relationships in his unit and the ubiquitous threat of death.
Who’s in it. Tobruk stars Jan Meduna as Private Jiří Pospíchal, Petr Vaněk as Private Jan Lieberman, Robert Nebřenský as Corporal Kohák and Michal Novotný as Private Ruzicka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Tobruk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tobruk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tobruk tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tobruk (2008)?
- In US, Tobruk is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tobruk worth watching?
- Tobruk holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tobruk?
- Tobruk stars Jan Meduna, Petr Vaněk, Robert Nebřenský, Michal Novotný and Radim Fiala.
- When was Tobruk released?
- Tobruk was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.