The Forgotten Battle (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, The Forgotten Battle is a drama, war and history film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., running about 124 minutes. “Three young people in the middle of a war. Their choices differ, their goal is the same: freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. November 1944. On the flooded isle of Walcheren, Zeeland, thousands of Allied soldiers are battling the German army. Three young lives become inextricably connected. A Dutch boy fighting for the Germans, an English glider pilot and a girl from Zeeland connected to the resistance against her will, are forced to make crucial choices that impact both their own freedom and the freedom of others.
Who’s in it. The Forgotten Battle stars Gijs Blom as Marinus van Staveren, Susan Radder as Teuntje Visser, Jamie Flatters as William Sinclair and Jan Bijvoet as Doctor Visser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Forgotten Battle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 The Forgotten Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forgotten Battle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgotten Battle (2021)?
- In US, The Forgotten Battle is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 The Forgotten Battle worth watching?
- The Forgotten Battle holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Forgotten Battle?
- The Forgotten Battle stars Gijs Blom, Susan Radder, Jamie Flatters, Jan Bijvoet and Tom Felton.
- When was The Forgotten Battle released?
- The Forgotten Battle was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.