Cadets (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1941, Cadets is a drama, war and history film directed by Karl Ritter, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1760: it is the time of the Seven Years' War and the advancing Russian army has taken captive 100 underage Prussian cadets. The kids are mishandled by the raping and pillaging Russians, but with the help of a Rittmeister now in the service of the Tsar, they succeed in getting away. They hole up in a deserted fort and eventually sally forward to take back their military academy from the bloodthirsty, pillaging Cossacks.
Who’s in it. Cadets stars Mathias Wieman as Rittmeister von Tzülow, Carsta Löck as Sophie, Andrews Engelmann as Oberst Goroschew and Theo Shall as Hauptmann Jupow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cadets 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 Cadets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cadets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cadets (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cadets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cadets worth watching?
- Cadets 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 Cadets?
- Cadets stars Mathias Wieman, Carsta Löck, Andrews Engelmann, Theo Shall and Erich Walther.
- When was Cadets released?
- Cadets was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.