Father & Soldier (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2023, Father & Soldier is a drama, war and history film directed by Mathieu Vadepied, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. 1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to join his 17-year-old son, Thierno, who has been forcibly recruited. Sent to the front, they will have to face the war together. While Thierno learns to become a man, Bakary will do everything to bring him back safely.
Who’s in it. Father & Soldier stars Omar Sy as Bakary Diallo, Alassane Diong as Thierno Diallo, Jonas Bloquet as Lieutenant Chambreau and Bamar Kane as Salif, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Father & Soldier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father & Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father & Soldier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father & Soldier (2023)?
- In US, Father & Soldier is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father & Soldier worth watching?
- Father & Soldier 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 Father & Soldier?
- Father & Soldier stars Omar Sy, Alassane Diong, Jonas Bloquet, Bamar Kane and Alassane Sy.
- When was Father & Soldier released?
- Father & Soldier was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.