The Invincible (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, The Invincible is a drama and war film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The autumn of 1941. Leningrad is besieged by the Nazis. A new model of tank is being developed at a large defense plant. Built in the shortest possible time combat vehicles are tested directly on battlefields, fighting with fascists in the outskirts of the city. The first feature film about the heroic everyday life of city defenders was shot directly in assembly shops of plants and in the streets of Leningrad when the city was fighting against the enemy
Who’s in it. The Invincible stars Boris Babochkin as Rodionov the son, an engineer, Tamara Makarova as Kovaleva, Nikolai Cherkasov as Rodionov the father, a worker and Aleksandr Khvylya as Pronin, an engineer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Invincible 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 Invincible page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invincible tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invincible (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invincible change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invincible worth watching?
- The Invincible holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Invincible?
- The Invincible stars Boris Babochkin, Tamara Makarova, Nikolai Cherkasov, Aleksandr Khvylya and Aleksandr Khvylia.
- When was The Invincible released?
- The Invincible was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.