Soldiers (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, Soldiers is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Ivanov, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Russia during the Battle of Stalingrad in the Second World War. The war is shown through the eyes of simple soldiers, who are dreaming about love and being loved in a peaceful life, which most of them will never have.
Who’s in it. Soldiers stars Vsevolod Safonov as Kerzhentsev, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy as Farber, Tamara Loginova as Lyusya and Leonid Kmit as Chumak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Soldiers 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 Soldiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soldiers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soldiers (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soldiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Soldiers worth watching?
- Soldiers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soldiers?
- Soldiers stars Vsevolod Safonov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Tamara Loginova, Leonid Kmit and Nikolay Pogodin.
- When was Soldiers released?
- Soldiers was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.