Guerilla (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2019, Guerilla is a drama and history film directed by György Mór Kárpáti, running about 86 minutes. “1849, the end of the war of independence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1849, the liberation war against the Habsburg Empire is close to its end in Hungary. Having hidden from military draft, Barnabás leaves his hometown and walks across the country to find and save his wounded brother who has been hiding with a guerilla group deep in the forest. Despite their exhaustion, lack of food or information, they are still fighting for their cause. Barnabás finds his brother alienated and distrustful. The tension between the boys further increases when they turn out to be attracted to the same nurse in the camp. Hoping he can earn his brother's trust and take him home, Barnabás decides to stay and lie about his past. In the meantime, he has to face the cruelty of war.
Who’s in it. Guerilla stars Gergely Váradi as Barnabás, Blanka Mészáros as Luca, Benett Vilmányi as Antal and Anna Radetzky as Ilonka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Guerilla has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guerilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guerilla tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guerilla (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guerilla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guerilla worth watching?
- Guerilla holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guerilla?
- Guerilla stars Gergely Váradi, Blanka Mészáros, Benett Vilmányi, Anna Radetzky and Levente Orbán.
- When was Guerilla released?
- Guerilla was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.