Land and Freedom (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1995, Land and Freedom is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Ken Loach, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. David Carr is a British Communist who is unemployed. In 1936, when the Spanish Civil War begins, he decides to fight for the Republican side, a coalition of liberals, communists and anarchists, so he joins the POUM militia and witnesses firsthand the betrayal of the Spanish revolution by Stalin's followers and Moscow's orders.
Who’s in it. Land and Freedom stars Ian Hart as David Carr, Rosana Pastor as Blanca, Frédéric Pierrot as Bernard and Icíar Bollaín as Maite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Land and Freedom has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Land and Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Land and Freedom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Land and Freedom (1995)?
- In GB, Land and Freedom is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Land and Freedom worth watching?
- Land and Freedom holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Land and Freedom?
- Land and Freedom stars Ian Hart, Rosana Pastor, Frédéric Pierrot, Icíar Bollaín and Tom Gilroy.
- When was Land and Freedom released?
- Land and Freedom was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.