Army of Shadows (1969)
Kernel Score: 89% · 732 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: War, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1969-09-10
Runtime: 145 minutes
Where to watch Army of Shadows
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.
Army of Shadows parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Army of Shadows is an intense WWII drama about the French Resistance, featuring imprisonment, torture, and execution.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes Nazi imprisonment, torture, and resistance fighters carrying out executions of informants.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Lino Ventura as Philippe Gerbier
- Paul Meurisse as Luc Jardie
- Jean-Pierre Cassel as Jean-François Jardie
- Simone Signoret as Mathilde
- Claude Mann as Claude Ullman / The Mask
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- Alain Dekok as Legrain
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- Jean-Marie Robain as Baron de La Ferté-Talloires
Army of Shadows FAQ
Is Army of Shadows good?
Army of Shadows has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 732 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Army of Shadows?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Army of Shadows OK for kids?
Army of Shadows is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Army of Shadows is an intense WWII drama about the French Resistance, featuring imprisonment, torture, and execution.
What movies are like Army of Shadows?
If you liked Army of Shadows, try The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, A Bag of Marbles, Diplomacy and The Zone of Interest.