The Truce (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, The Truce is a drama, war and history film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Although liberated from Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, Levi did not reach Turin until October 19 of that year. After spending some time in a Soviet camp for former concentration camp inmates, he embarked on an arduous journey home in the company of Italian former prisoners of war from the Italian Army in Russia. His long railway journey home to Turin took him on a circuitous route from Poland, through Russia, Romania, Hungary, Austria and Germany.
Who’s in it. The Truce stars John Turturro as Primo Levi, Massimo Ghini as Cesare, Rade Šerbedžija as Greek and Roberto Citran as Unverdorben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Truce has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Truce page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Truce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Truce (1997)?
- In US, The Truce is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Truce worth watching?
- The Truce holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Truce?
- The Truce stars John Turturro, Massimo Ghini, Rade Šerbedžija, Roberto Citran and Claudio Bisio.
- When was The Truce released?
- The Truce was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.