The Blacks (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The Blacks is a drama and war film directed by Zvonimir Jurić, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. War. A city under the siege. The truce has been recently signed, and the squad known as the 'Blacks', who used to do the dirty jobs, needs to be disbanded. Ivo, the squad commander who has lost three of his soldiers, prepares the action to retrieve their dead bodies from the forest and, despite the ceasefire, blow up the dam, thus causing a great damage to the enemy: The survived members of the squad, tortured by their personal doubts and guilt, move into action. On the battlefield, they find the enemy they are searching for is in the place they least expect - inside themselves.
Who’s in it. The Blacks stars Ivo Gregurević as Ivo, Krešimir Mikić as Barisic, Franjo Dijak as Franjo and Rakan Rushaidat as Darko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Blacks 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 The Blacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blacks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blacks (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blacks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blacks worth watching?
- The Blacks 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 The Blacks?
- The Blacks stars Ivo Gregurević, Krešimir Mikić, Franjo Dijak, Rakan Rushaidat and Emir Hadžihafizbegović.
- When was The Blacks released?
- The Blacks was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.