1944 (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, 1944 is a drama and war film directed by Elmo Nüganen, running about 100 minutes. “The first casualty of war is truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.
Who’s in it. 1944 stars Kristjan Üksküla as Jüri Jõgi, Kaspar Velberg as Karl Tammik, Märt Pius as Brother Käär and Priit Pius as Brother Käär, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 1944 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1944 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1944 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1944 (2015)?
- In US, 1944 is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1944 worth watching?
- 1944 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1944?
- 1944 stars Kristjan Üksküla, Kaspar Velberg, Märt Pius, Priit Pius and Priit Strandberg.
- When was 1944 released?
- 1944 was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.