If Only I Were That Warrior (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2015, If Only I Were That Warrior is a documentary film directed by Valerio Ciriaci, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. If Only I Were That Warrior is a feature documentary film focusing on the Italian occupation of Ethiopia in 1935. Following the recent construction of a monument dedicated to Fascist general Rodolfo Graziani, the film addresses the unpunished war crimes he and others committed in the name of Mussolini’s imperial ambitions. The stories of three characters, filmed in present day Ethiopia, Italy and the United States, take the audience on a journey through the living memories and the tangible remains of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia — a journey that crosses generations and continents to today, where this often overlooked legacy still ties the fates of two nations and their people.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, If Only I Were That Warrior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If Only I Were That Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of If Only I Were That Warrior tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If Only I Were That Warrior (2015)?
- In US, If Only I Were That Warrior is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is If Only I Were That Warrior worth watching?
- If Only I Were That Warrior holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was If Only I Were That Warrior released?
- If Only I Were That Warrior was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.
