Fate of a Man (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1959, Fate of a Man is a drama and war film directed by Sergey Bondarchuk, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a man (Andrey Sokolov) whose life was ruthlessly crippled by World War II. His wife and daughters were killed during the bombing of his village, he spent some time as a prisoner, and his only son was killed in action only a few days before the victory...
Who’s in it. Fate of a Man stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Andrei Sokolov, Zinaida Kirienko as Irina, wife of Andrei Sokolov, Pavel Volkov as Ivan Timofeevich (neighbor Sokolovs) and Lev Borisov as platoon commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Fate of a Man 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 Fate of a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fate of a Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fate of a Man (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fate of a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fate of a Man worth watching?
- Fate of a Man holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fate of a Man?
- Fate of a Man stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Zinaida Kirienko, Pavel Volkov, Lev Borisov and Pavel Polunin.
- When was Fate of a Man released?
- Fate of a Man was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.