Once More Unto the Breach (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2019, Once More Unto the Breach is a drama, war and history film directed by Federico Ferrone, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. July, 1941. After the beginning of the German invasion, an Italian soldier, a veteran of the colonial wars, is sent to the Soviet front. As he remembers the fairy tales his Russian mother used to tell him, the train he is travelling in crosses Europe on its way to the vast Ukrainian plains, where the enemy and a cruel winter await him… (Based on the experiences of several Italian soldiers.)
Who’s in it. Once More Unto the Breach stars Emidio Clementi as Narrator (voice), Iana Kichenko as Narrator (voice), Italo Balbo as Self (archive footage) and Ewald von Kleist as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Once More Unto the Breach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once More Unto the Breach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once More Unto the Breach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once More Unto the Breach (2019)?
- In US, Once More Unto the Breach is available to stream on History Vault and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once More Unto the Breach worth watching?
- Once More Unto the Breach 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 Once More Unto the Breach?
- Once More Unto the Breach stars Emidio Clementi, Iana Kichenko, Italo Balbo and Ewald von Kleist.
- When was Once More Unto the Breach released?
- Once More Unto the Breach was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.