Deserter (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1992, Deserter is a drama, war and romance film directed by Živojin Pavlović, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Yugoslav break-up, Federal Army officer is fed up with war and takes some leave in Belgrade. However, it turns out that he is less haunted by war horrors than with some sentimental skeletons in the closet. He meets his former comrade and best friend who is AWOL, but can't report him because he had an affair with his wife.
Who’s in it. Deserter stars Radoš Bajić as Aleksa Veljačić, Rade Šerbedžija as Pavle Trusić, Milena Pavlović as Devojka and Hristina Popović as Lila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Deserter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deserter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deserter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deserter (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deserter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deserter worth watching?
- Deserter holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deserter?
- Deserter stars Radoš Bajić, Rade Šerbedžija, Milena Pavlović, Hristina Popović and Mirko Babić.
- When was Deserter released?
- Deserter was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
