The Charge (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, The Charge is an action, drama and romance film directed by Nikolai Stambula, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man who was raised in a children's home wants to go to the Chechen war. He believes in his heart that he belongs there and that in those difficult conditions he will make himself visible. After the training, Alexander enters the elite troops of the special forces and leaves for the harsh ordeals that wait for him in the war. He doesn't change his principles and manifests himself as a hero, who won't be a traitor, even if his life depends on it. The concepts of real friendship, love and honor are eternal values. After overcoming all hardships and learning the pain of loss, he finds his love and a home, where they will wait for him, where he comes home from the war...
Who’s in it. The Charge stars Vladimir Volga as Aleksandr, Olga Chursina as Masha, Aleksandr Baluev as Таманов, генерал федеральных войск в Чечне and Sergey Garmash as отец Федотова, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Charge 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 The Charge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Charge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Charge (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Charge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Charge worth watching?
- The Charge holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Charge?
- The Charge stars Vladimir Volga, Olga Chursina, Aleksandr Baluev, Sergey Garmash and Evgeniy Kosyrev.
- When was The Charge released?
- The Charge was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.