Stalingrad (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1993, Stalingrad is a drama, war and history film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, running about 134 minutes. “Till the last man...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "Stalingrad" follows the progress of a German Platoon through the brutal fighting of the Battle of Stalingrad. After having half their number wiped out and after being placed under the command of a sadistic Captain, the Lieutenant of the platoon leads his men to desert. The men of the platoon attempt to escape from the city which is now surrounded by the Soviet Army.

Who’s in it. Stalingrad stars Dominique Horwitz as Corporal Fritz Reiser, Thomas Kretschmann as Lieutenant Hans von Witzland, Jochen Nickel as Sergeant Manfred 'Rollo' Rohleder and Sebastian Rudolph as GeGe Müller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Stalingrad has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $153K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stalingrad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stalingrad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stalingrad (1993)?
In GB, Stalingrad is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Stalingrad worth watching?
Stalingrad holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Stalingrad?
Stalingrad stars Dominique Horwitz, Thomas Kretschmann, Jochen Nickel, Sebastian Rudolph and Dana Vávrová.
When was Stalingrad released?
Stalingrad was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.