1944(2015)
The first casualty of war is truth
1944 Synopsis
The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.
1944 (2015) is a war and drama film directed by Elmo Nüganen, released on February 20, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Kaspar Velberg, Kristjan Üksküla, Maiken Pius and Gert Raudsep. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- Elmo Nüganen
- Writers:
- Leo Kunnas
- Producers:
- Kristian Taska
- Cinematographer:
- Mart Taniel
- Composer:
- Jaak Jürisson
- Production:
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Taska Film
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
1944 (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 1944 before you stream it.
1944 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kaspar Velberg
as Karl Tammik
Kristjan Üksküla
as Jüri Jõgi
Maiken Pius
as Aino Tammik
Gert Raudsep
as Ants Saareste
Hendrik Toompere Jr.
as Kristjan Põder
Karl-Andreas Kalmet
as Vladimir Kamenski
Henrik Kalmet
as Voldemar Piir
Pääru Oja
as Medic Elmar Säinas
Priit Strandberg
as Lembit Raadik
Priit Pius
as Brother Käär
Märt Pius
as Brother Käär
Kristo Viiding
as Leonhard Talu
Key crew
Directed by Elmo Nüganen, written by Leo Kunnas, produced by Kristian Taska.
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1944 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 119 ratings.
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1944 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1944 online?
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1944 (2015) is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 1944?
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The main cast of 1944 (2015) includes Kaspar Velberg, Kristjan Üksküla, Maiken Pius, Gert Raudsep and Hendrik Toompere Jr.. The film was directed by Elmo Nüganen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1944 released?
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1944 was released on February 20, 2015 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is 1944 worth watching?
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1944 (2015) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 119 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1944?
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Yes. The official 1944 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.