Cadet (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2024, Cadet is a horror film directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Single mother Alina tries to enroll her son, Serik, in an elite military academy, but he is bullied by his classmates because of his girlish appearance, and the principal deems him unfit for the school. Alina succeeds in getting Serik reinstated by taking advantage of Serik's father's high military rank. But she is warned by a woman whose son has committed suicide at the school that Serik will follow the same path...
Who’s in it. Cadet stars Anna Starchenko, Sharip Serik, Ratmir Yusupzhanov and Aleksey Shemes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cadet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cadet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cadet tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cadet (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cadet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cadet worth watching?
- Cadet holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cadet?
- Cadet stars Anna Starchenko, Sharip Serik, Ratmir Yusupzhanov, Aleksey Shemes and Bakytzhan Kaptogay.
- When was Cadet released?
- Cadet was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.