Land and Freedom (1995)
Kernel Score: 82% · 292 ratings
Genres: War, Drama, History
Released: 1995-04-07
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Land and Freedom
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
David Carr is a British Communist who is unemployed. In 1936, when the Spanish Civil War begins, he decides to fight for the Republican side, a coalition of liberals, communists and anarchists, so he joins the POUM militia and witnesses firsthand the betrayal of the Spanish revolution by Stalin's followers and Moscow's orders.
Land and Freedom parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Land and Freedom is a war drama depicting the violence and betrayal of the Spanish Civil War.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts armed combat and executions during the Spanish Civil War.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ian Hart as David Carr
- Rosana Pastor as Blanca
- Frédéric Pierrot as Bernard
- Icíar Bollaín as Maite
- Tom Gilroy as Lawrence
- Angela Clarke as Kitty
- Eoin McCarthy as Connor
- Suzanne Maddock as Kim
- Jordi Dauder as Salas
- Pep Molina as Pepe
Land and Freedom FAQ
Is Land and Freedom good?
Land and Freedom has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 292 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Land and Freedom?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and The Roku Channel.
Is Land and Freedom OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Land and Freedom is a war drama depicting the violence and betrayal of the Spanish Civil War.
What movies are like Land and Freedom?
If you liked Land and Freedom, try Munich – The Edge of War, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, While at War and The Longest Day.