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Fact (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1981, Fact is a drama and war film directed by Almantas Grikevičius, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Facts is a dramatization of a massacre in a Lithuanian village during World War II when Nazis rounded up over 100 men, women, and children accused of partisan activity and then torched the houses in which they were held. Using Russian interrogations of a few survivors, the testimony of villagers, and some of the Germans responsible for the killing, the film gradually reconstructs the event and its context.

Who’s in it. Fact stars Regimantas Adomaitis, Donatas Banionis, Juozas Budraitis and Uldis Dumpis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Fact sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fact page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fact (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fact change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Fact worth watching?
Fact holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Fact?
Fact stars Regimantas Adomaitis, Donatas Banionis, Juozas Budraitis, Uldis Dumpis and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy.
When was Fact released?
Fact was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.