The Penal Battalion (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, The Penal Battalion is a drama, war & politics and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Drama of the penalty parts of political prisoners, who fought on the Soviet fronts.
Who’s in it. The Penal Battalion stars Aleksey Serebryakov as Vasilii Tverdokhlebov, Yuri Stepanov as Antip "Kulak" Glymov, Aleksandr Bashirov as Stirah and Iliya Kovrizhnykh as Tzukerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Penal Battalion 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 The Penal Battalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penal Battalion tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penal Battalion (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Penal Battalion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Penal Battalion worth watching?
- The Penal Battalion holds an audience score of 7.2 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 The Penal Battalion?
- The Penal Battalion stars Aleksey Serebryakov, Yuri Stepanov, Aleksandr Bashirov, Iliya Kovrizhnykh and Aleksei Zharkov.
- When was The Penal Battalion released?
- The Penal Battalion was released in 2004.