The Living and the Dead (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2007, The Living and the Dead is a fantasy, drama, war and horror film directed by Kristijan Milić, running about 87 minutes. “50 years apart, two armies will fight to the same death...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1943, group of Croatian soldiers overtake a strategically important point in western Bosnia with a goal to destroy a group of communist partisans. On the way they met some supernatural phenomena, and the action itself went very badly because the partisans ambushed them. The main character Martin inherits silver cigarette case from a dying soldier. This act connects to the story in 1993 when we meet Martins grandson Tomo. He is one of six soldiers of the Croatian army who have come to the same place in Bosnia to meet the same phenomena and similar fate.
Who’s in it. The Living and the Dead stars Filip Šovagović as Tomo / Martin, Velibor Topic as Vijali, Slaven Knezović as Coro and Marinko Prga as Mali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Living and the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living and the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living and the Dead tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Living and the Dead (2007)?
- In GB, The Living and the Dead is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Living and the Dead worth watching?
- The Living and the Dead holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Living and the Dead?
- The Living and the Dead stars Filip Šovagović, Velibor Topic, Slaven Knezović, Marinko Prga and Miro Barnjak.
- When was The Living and the Dead released?
- The Living and the Dead was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.