Beshoot (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2019, Beshoot is an action, drama and war film directed by Ivan Tymchenko, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on a true story. Two fighters of 'Donbas' Volunteer Battalion get locked inside city of Ilovaysk after regular Russian army enters Ukraine and shells the surrounded divisions of Ukrainian Army in the infamous would-be 'green corridor'. The fighters survive thanks to the help of the locals and manage to break out through the front line to reach the freed territory. Taras Kostanchuk who is playing himself as 'Beshoot' is that same Donbas commander who is the prototype of the story. Half of the actors and extras are real 'Donbas' volunteers who survived the battle.

Who’s in it. Beshoot stars Taras Kostanchuk, Sergey Solopay, Istan Rozumnyi and Yevhen Lamakh as Samolet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Beshoot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $162.6K at the box office.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Beshoot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beshoot (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beshoot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Beshoot worth watching?
Beshoot holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Beshoot?
Beshoot stars Taras Kostanchuk, Sergey Solopay, Istan Rozumnyi, Yevhen Lamakh and Hennadiy Vasylenko.
When was Beshoot released?
Beshoot was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.