Moscow Strikes Back (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, Moscow Strikes Back is a documentary and war film directed by Ilya Kopalin, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942), when Red Army forces repelled the German advance on the capital. Shot by numerous frontline cameramen, it combines harrowing footage of combat and civilian suffering with scenes of Nazi atrocities, framed against themes of Russian heroism and cultural survival. Originally released under the title Defeat of the German Armies Near Moscow, the English-language version, narrated by Edward G. Robinson, was retitled Moscow Strikes Back. The film won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Warning: contains graphic images.
Who’s in it. Moscow Strikes Back stars N. Dubravin as Narrator(voice) and Edward G. Robinson as Narrator (English version) (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Moscow Strikes Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moscow Strikes Back page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moscow Strikes Back (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moscow Strikes Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moscow Strikes Back worth watching?
- Moscow Strikes Back holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moscow Strikes Back?
- Moscow Strikes Back stars N. Dubravin and Edward G. Robinson.
- When was Moscow Strikes Back released?
- Moscow Strikes Back was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.