Freedomfighters (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Freedomfighters is a drama, war and history film directed by Vicente Aranda, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.
Who’s in it. Freedomfighters stars Ana Belén as Pilar, Victoria Abril as Floren, Ariadna Gil as María and Blanca Apilánez as Aura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Freedomfighters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freedomfighters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freedomfighters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freedomfighters (1996)?
- In US, Freedomfighters is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freedomfighters worth watching?
- Freedomfighters holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Freedomfighters?
- Freedomfighters stars Ana Belén, Victoria Abril, Ariadna Gil, Blanca Apilánez and Laura Mañá.
- When was Freedomfighters released?
- Freedomfighters was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.