For Motherland (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1977, For Motherland is a war and history film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 192 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1877 during the Russo-Turkish war the Kingdom of Romania joins the war on Russia's side and declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Who’s in it. For Motherland stars Mircea Albulescu as Col. Mihail Cerchez, Ilarion Ciobanu as Major Moise Grozea, Constantin Codrescu as C.A. Rosetti and George Constantin as Mihail Kogălniceanu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, For Motherland sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Motherland page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Motherland tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Motherland (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Motherland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Motherland worth watching?
- For Motherland holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in For Motherland?
- For Motherland stars Mircea Albulescu, Ilarion Ciobanu, Constantin Codrescu, George Constantin and Cornel Coman.
- When was For Motherland released?
- For Motherland was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.