1944 The Final Defence (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2007, 1944 The Final Defence is a drama, war and history film directed by Åke Lindman, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.
Who’s in it. 1944 The Final Defence stars Rauno Ahonen as Lieutenant Colonel, Johan Hallström as Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson, Mikko Bredenberg as Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant and Kari Hevossaari as Lieutenant Puhakka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 1944 The Final Defence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1944 The Final Defence page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1944 The Final Defence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1944 The Final Defence (2007)?
- In GB, 1944 The Final Defence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1944 The Final Defence worth watching?
- 1944 The Final Defence holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1944 The Final Defence?
- 1944 The Final Defence stars Rauno Ahonen, Johan Hallström, Mikko Bredenberg, Kari Hevossaari and Marcus Groth.
- When was 1944 The Final Defence released?
- 1944 The Final Defence was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.