Twice Born (2012)
Kernel Score: 82% · 469 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 2012-09-13
Runtime: 127 minutes
Where to watch Twice Born
- Stream: Prime Video, Starz
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Full-throttle melodrama about an ill-starred romance set against the backdrop of the siege of Sarajevo. A mother brings her teenage son to Sarajevo, where his father died in the Bosnian conflict years ago.
Twice Born parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Twice Born is an R-rated war drama involving rape and the siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Set against the Bosnian civil war, the film depicts wartime violence including rape as a plot element.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The R rating and rape-related content indicate mature sexual content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Penélope Cruz as Gemma
- Emile Hirsch as Diego
- Adnan Hasković as Gojco
- Saadet Işıl Aksoy as Aska
- Pietro Castellitto as Pietro
- Mira Furlan as Velida
- Jovan Divjak as Jovan
- Vinicio Marchioni as Gemma's husband
- Branko Đurić as Doctor
- Jane Birkin as Psicologa
Twice Born FAQ
Is Twice Born good?
Twice Born has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 469 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Twice Born?
In the US you can stream Twice Born on Prime Video and Starz, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Twice Born OK for kids?
Twice Born is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Twice Born is an R-rated war drama involving rape and the siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War.
What movies are like Twice Born?
If you liked Twice Born, try Beasts of No Nation, Two Women, Quo Vadis, Aida? and The English Patient.