The Cuckoo's Children (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Cuckoo's Children is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Moroz, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. About the plight of Soviet orphanage children that during the war the Nazis were taken to Germany diversantskoy for training activities in the territory of the USSR. In 1943 Gemfurte near Kassel (Germany) School for Soviet teenagers was created using Abverkomande-203, which were taken from the children's homes of Smolensk and Orsha. About this school, there are real documents, alive and witnesses of those events.
Who’s in it. The Cuckoo's Children stars Dmitry Bezmaternykh, Maksim Gavrilov, Boris Nevzorov and Alexander Labush, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cuckoo's Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cuckoo's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cuckoo's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cuckoo's Children (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cuckoo's Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cuckoo's Children worth watching?
- The Cuckoo's Children holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cuckoo's Children?
- The Cuckoo's Children stars Dmitry Bezmaternykh, Maksim Gavrilov, Boris Nevzorov, Alexander Labush and Valery Shushkevich.
- When was The Cuckoo's Children released?
- The Cuckoo's Children was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.