Truants (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Truants is a drama film directed by Nikos Grammatikos, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The story follows the sporadic reunions of six friends during the seven year period of their integration into society. The reunions take place on their ancestral island, the setting of their common past. Every time they return "home" they carry with them the results of their personal choices. They also carry with them the effects of modern Greek society, a society the slowly but surely changes them, weathering their relationships, until they gradually lose contact with each other. The end of this epoch, will find them dispersed, confronting the dawn of an era where the pursuit of individual ambitions reigns.
Who’s in it. Truants stars Nikos Georgakis as Andreas, Yorgos Evgenikos as Manolis, Vangelis Mourikis as Sakis and Tasos Nousias as Giannis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Truants 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 Truants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Truants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Truants (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Truants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Truants worth watching?
- Truants holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Truants?
- Truants stars Nikos Georgakis, Yorgos Evgenikos, Vangelis Mourikis, Tasos Nousias and Vivi Koka.
- When was Truants released?
- Truants was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.