Father & Soldier
Seen it?2023 | 109 min | War, Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved 1917, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to join his 17-year-old son, Thierno, who has been forcibly recruited. Sent to the front, they will have to face the war together. While Thierno learns to become a man, Bakary will do everything to bring him back safely.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 2 Cannes awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$14 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mathieu Vadepied
- Omar SyBakary Diallo
- Alassane DiongThierno Diallo
- Jonas BloquetLieutenant Chambreau
- Bamar KaneSalif
- Alassane SyBirama
- Clément SambouAdama
- Ibrahim BaSoldat peul 1
- Oumar SeyAbdoulaye
- Anthony MartinSoldat blanc 2 champ ossements
- Aminata WoneSalimata