The Unknown Soldier (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1955, The Unknown Soldier is a drama and war film directed by Edvin Laine, running about 181 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers wake to the sound of guns - the war has begun. The Finnish troops attack and quickly move across the border. The young, nervous rookies of the company get their baptism of fire, and the men become familiar with death and the hardships of war. Under strength and badly equipped they fight a superior enemy. The lists of heroes and of the dead seem endless. Edvin Laine's epic interpretation of Väinö Linna's war novel "Tuntematon Sotilas" is an entire chapter in the book of Finnish movie history.
Who’s in it. The Unknown Soldier stars Kosti Klemelä as Koskela, Heikki Savolainen as Hietanen, Reino Tolvanen as Rokka and Veikko Sinisalo as Lahtinen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Unknown Soldier 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 The Unknown Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unknown Soldier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unknown Soldier (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unknown Soldier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unknown Soldier worth watching?
- The Unknown Soldier holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Unknown Soldier?
- The Unknown Soldier stars Kosti Klemelä, Heikki Savolainen, Reino Tolvanen, Veikko Sinisalo and Åke Lindman.
- When was The Unknown Soldier released?
- The Unknown Soldier was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 181 minutes.