Playing Soldiers (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1967, Playing Soldiers is a drama, war and family film directed by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. After the end of WW2 a blonde boy arrives at an orphanage made for the children of Partizans or people being killed in the war. The headmaster knows that the boy's parents were Nazis but conceals that fact from others, fearing violence by vengeful children. He invents the boy's life story, but the other children get suspicious.

Who’s in it. Playing Soldiers stars Stole Aranđelović as Jagos, Marija Točinoski as Lucija, Milosav 'Mija' Aleksić as Mate and Zaim Muzaferija, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Playing Soldiers 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 Playing Soldiers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Playing Soldiers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Playing Soldiers (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing Soldiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Playing Soldiers worth watching?
Playing Soldiers holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Playing Soldiers?
Playing Soldiers stars Stole Aranđelović, Marija Točinoski, Milosav 'Mija' Aleksić, Zaim Muzaferija and Zlatko Madunić.
When was Playing Soldiers released?
Playing Soldiers was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.