Unknown Soldier (2017)
Kernel Score: 81% · 213 ratings
Genres: War, Drama
Released: 2017-10-27
Runtime: 179 minutes
Where to watch Unknown Soldier
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The film follows Finnish army machine gun company in Continuation War against Soviet Union, 1941–1944. Based on Väinö Linna's best selling novel Tuntematon Sotilas (The Unknown Soldier) and the novel's uncensored version, Sotaromaani (A War Novel).
Unknown Soldier parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this war drama depicts a Finnish machine gun company fighting the Soviet Union during World War II.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Wartime combat between Finnish and Soviet forces is central to the story, implying intense battlefield violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Aku Louhimies
Cast
- Eero Aho as Rokka
- Johannes Holopainen as Kariluoto
- Jussi Vatanen as Koskela
- Aku Hirviniemi as Hietanen
- Hannes Suominen as Vanhala
- Arttu Kapulainen as Susi
- Paula Vesala as Lyyti
- Samuli Vauramo as Lammio
- Joonas Saartamo as Lahtinen
- Juho Milonoff as Honkajoki
Unknown Soldier FAQ
Is Unknown Soldier good?
Unknown Soldier has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 213 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Unknown Soldier?
In the US you can stream Unknown Soldier on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Unknown Soldier OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this war drama depicts a Finnish machine gun company fighting the Soviet Union during World War II.
What movies are like Unknown Soldier?
If you liked Unknown Soldier, try Kalashnikov AK-47, The Forgotten Battle, The Thin Red Line and Diplomacy.