Balkanika: Dark Side (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Balkanika: Dark Side is an action and crime film directed by Marin Mamuza, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. A drug smuggling crew from Bosnia-Herzegovina faces chaos when a Syrian migrant's explosives attract ISIS terrorists into the country, forcing them into a deadly game of loyalty and survival on the Bosnia and Herzegovina-Croatia border.
Who’s in it. Balkanika: Dark Side stars Luka Mamuza as Struja, Ana Uršula Najev as Dora, Ana Popović as Layla and Ivan Šagolj as Bakar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Balkanika: Dark Side 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 Balkanika: Dark Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balkanika: Dark Side tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balkanika: Dark Side (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balkanika: Dark Side change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balkanika: Dark Side worth watching?
- Balkanika: Dark Side holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Balkanika: Dark Side?
- Balkanika: Dark Side stars Luka Mamuza, Ana Uršula Najev, Ana Popović, Ivan Šagolj and Mirvad Kurić.
- When was Balkanika: Dark Side released?
- Balkanika: Dark Side was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.