National Hero Lily Vidic (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2015, National Hero Lily Vidic is a comedy, adventure and war film directed by Ivan-Goran Vitez, running about 110 minutes. “Best comedy since 45th” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This comedy of the absurd is set in the Nazi puppet Independent State of Croatia (NDH) during World War II. The hero, Ljiljan is a young peasant poet who joins the Partisan movement just before it falls apart, abandoned by its leader Tito. The last remaining hope for resisting Nazism is to assassinate Hitler. Ljiljan’s task is to write a song that will allow his Partisan band to infiltrate the inner sanctum of the SS – by entering an SS talent show. If they win the competition, they will be invited to perform before Hitler and the NDH’s high command. This is a satirical coming-of-age tale with a difference, capturing the craziness, comedy and horror of war in the Balkans.
Who’s in it. National Hero Lily Vidic stars Kristijan Jaić as Ljiljan Vidić, Stjepan Perić as Mišo, Tena Jeić Gajski as Vesna and Ivan Đuričić as Okac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, National Hero Lily Vidic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Hero Lily Vidic page.
If you liked it. Fans of National Hero Lily Vidic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch National Hero Lily Vidic (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for National Hero Lily Vidic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is National Hero Lily Vidic worth watching?
- National Hero Lily Vidic holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in National Hero Lily Vidic?
- National Hero Lily Vidic stars Kristijan Jaić, Stjepan Perić, Tena Jeić Gajski, Ivan Đuričić and Ljubiša Savanović.
- When was National Hero Lily Vidic released?
- National Hero Lily Vidic was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.