Winter Soldier (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1972, Winter Soldier is a war and documentary film directed by Michaël Weill, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. For three days in 1971, former US soldiers who were in Vietnam testify in Detroit about their war experiences. Nearly 30 speak, describing atrocities personally committed or witnessed, telling of inaccurate body counts, and recounting the process of destroying a village.
Who’s in it. Winter Soldier stars Rusty Sachs as Self, Kenneth Campbell as Self, Joe Bangert as Self and Scott Shimabukuro as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Winter Soldier sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winter Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter Soldier tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Soldier (1972)?
- In US, Winter Soldier is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Winter Soldier worth watching?
- Winter Soldier holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Winter Soldier?
- Winter Soldier stars Rusty Sachs, Kenneth Campbell, Joe Bangert, Scott Shimabukuro and Scott Camil.
- When was Winter Soldier released?
- Winter Soldier was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.