Nobody Wanted to Die (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1965, Nobody Wanted to Die is an action, drama, history and western film directed by Vytautas Žalakevičius, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is set in Lithuania after the Second World War. It shows dramatic events in a small Lithuanian farming community, where people are split between the Soviets and the "brothers in the woods", who are fighting to defend their land from the Soviets after the end of the Second World War.

Who’s in it. Nobody Wanted to Die stars Donatas Banionis as Vaitkus, Regimantas Adomaitis as Donatas, Juozas Budraitis as Jonas and Algimantas Masiulis as Mykolas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Nobody Wanted to Die 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 Nobody Wanted to Die page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nobody Wanted to Die 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 Nobody Wanted to Die (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nobody Wanted to Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Nobody Wanted to Die worth watching?
Nobody Wanted to Die holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nobody Wanted to Die?
Nobody Wanted to Die stars Donatas Banionis, Regimantas Adomaitis, Juozas Budraitis, Algimantas Masiulis and Vytautas Tomkus.
When was Nobody Wanted to Die released?
Nobody Wanted to Die was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.