The Year Before the War (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, The Year Before the War is a thriller film directed by Dāvis Sīmanis Jr., running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Stylized as silent cinema, the film connects political and philosophical extremes of 1913 in a story of a young man participating at the creation of a new world. This mysterious adventurer, who was known as Peter the Lett, gets involved in a tragicomic and surreal race from a routine clerk job and a romantic passion in Riga to preparation of the world revolution in Vienna, psychoanalysis at Freud’s salon and seduction of Mata Hari in Paris.
Who’s in it. The Year Before the War stars Petr Buchta, Inga Apine, Ģirts Ķesteris and Lauris Dzelzītis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Year Before the War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Year Before the War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Year Before the War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Year Before the War (2021)?
- In US, The Year Before the War is available to stream on Klassiki and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Year Before the War worth watching?
- The Year Before the War holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Year Before the War?
- The Year Before the War stars Petr Buchta, Inga Apine, Ģirts Ķesteris, Lauris Dzelzītis and Gints Grāvelis.
- When was The Year Before the War released?
- The Year Before the War was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.