Days of Hope (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1940, Days of Hope is a drama and war film directed by André Malraux, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Spanish Civil War, 1937. A platoon of Republican soldiers plans to stop the advance of the rebel troops by bombing a bridge on the road to Zaragoza, near the city of Linás. With the close collaboration of the peasants of the area, the soldiers try to overcome the continuous bombardments and endure the harsh and tireless opposition of the powerful enemy…
Who’s in it. Days of Hope stars Andrés Mejuto as Captain Muñoz, Nicolás Rodríguez as Pilot Márquez, José María Lado as The Peasant and Miguel del Castillo as González (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Days of Hope 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 Days of Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Days of Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Days of Hope (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Days of Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Days of Hope worth watching?
- Days of Hope holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Days of Hope?
- Days of Hope stars Andrés Mejuto, Nicolás Rodríguez, José María Lado, Miguel del Castillo and Pedro Codina.
- When was Days of Hope released?
- Days of Hope was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.
