The Foreign Legion (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Foreign Legion is a comedy film directed by Mircea Daneliuc, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. For many years, three Romanian village boys, Stelica, Aurel and Mitu, have remained the closest of friends. In their youths, they planned to pursue careers as shepherds, but in time their individual paths diverged - leading Mitu into the military, Stelica into the local police force and Aurel into the employ of Maricel, a wealthy resident of the community. The men's worlds change forever when a newcomer arrives in the hamlet - a young woman named Lilica, accompanied by Maricel. She's toting two trucks full of Dutch chickens with her, which inadvertently spreads the bird flu to much of the local populace. The boys, however, soon realize how they can ingeniously turn this potential crisis into a solid profit-making venture for themselves.
Who’s in it. The Foreign Legion stars Oana Piecnita as Lilica, Cătălin Paraschiv as Aurel, Rică Răducanu as Maricel and Toma Cuzin as Policeman 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Foreign Legion 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 Foreign Legion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Foreign Legion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Foreign Legion (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Foreign Legion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Foreign Legion worth watching?
- The Foreign Legion holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Foreign Legion?
- The Foreign Legion stars Oana Piecnita, Cătălin Paraschiv, Rică Răducanu, Toma Cuzin and Constantin Cojocaru.