Unknown Soldier (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Unknown Soldier is a drama, war & politics and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish Army on the Karelian front during the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, from mobilization in 1941 to the Moscow Armistice in 1944. It's a story about how camaraderie, humor, and a desire to survive connect men on their journey. War upends the lives of both the individual soldiers and those left on the home front, and leaves its mark on the entire nation.
Who’s in it. Unknown Soldier stars Eero Aho as Rokka, Jussi Vatanen as Koskela, Aku Hirviniemi as Hietanen and Johannes Holopainen as Kariluoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Unknown Soldier has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Soldier tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Soldier (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unknown Soldier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unknown Soldier worth watching?
- Unknown Soldier holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war & politics and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Unknown Soldier?
- Unknown Soldier stars Eero Aho, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Hirviniemi, Johannes Holopainen and Hannes Suominen.
- When was Unknown Soldier released?
- Unknown Soldier was released in 2018.