The Battalion (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, The Battalion is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Dmitri Meskhiyev, running about 120 minutes. “First. Women's. Immortal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russia, 1917, WWI. This is the story of the 1st Russian Women's Battalion of Death, formed as part of an ill-conceived propaganda ploy by the Russian Provisional Government in late May of 1917.
Who’s in it. The Battalion stars Mariya Aronova as Mariya Bochkareva, Mariya Kozhevnikova as Tatishcheva, Irina Rakhmanova as Froska and Marat Basharov as Aleksandr Kerenskiy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Battalion has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battalion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battalion (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Battalion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Battalion worth watching?
- The Battalion holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Battalion?
- The Battalion stars Mariya Aronova, Mariya Kozhevnikova, Irina Rakhmanova, Marat Basharov and Evgeniy Dyatlov.
- When was The Battalion released?
- The Battalion was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.