Where to Watch Ballad of a Soldier (1959) in the US

What it's about

During World War II, 19 year old soldier Alyosha gets a medal as a reward for a heroic act at the front. Instead of this medal he asks for a few days leave to visit his mother and repair the roof of their home. On the train eastwards he meets Shura who is on her way to her aunt. In those few days traveling together they fall in love.

Cast and crew

Director

Grigoriy Chukhray

Writer

Grigoriy Chukhray, Valentin Yezhov

Starring

Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova

Details

Release date

Dec 26, 1960

Language

Russian, Ukrainian

Country

Soviet Union

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 4 nominations total

Where to Watch Ballad of a Soldier (1959) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Ballad of a Soldier in the United States?

Ballad of a Soldier is available with a subscription, free, or on disc in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD). Buy the movie on disc on Barnes & Noble.

Can I stream Ballad of a Soldier or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).

Can I watch Ballad of a Soldier for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).