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The Truce

1997, Italian. Directed by Francesco Rosi.

At the end of the war, a group of Italian prisoners got lost on their way home. Their journey back transformed everyone they met along the way.

After the liberation of Auschwitz, an Italian prisoner of War begins a torturous voyage home to Turin, through a Europe caught between war and peace.

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Runtime
1h 52m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Italian
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.1/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Truce

The Truce is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.

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Released
14 February 1997
Original title
La tregua
Country
Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Written by
Francesco Rosi, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli
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What The Truce is based on

The Truce is based on The Truce, a 1963 memoir or autobiography by Primo Levi.

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Is The Truce worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Truce?

The Truce runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).

Does The Truce have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Truce. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Truce parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for The Truce yet.

Which OTT platform is The Truce on?

The Truce is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Truce?

If you liked The Truce, try The Zone of Interest, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Last Rifleman.

Who directed The Truce?

The Truce (1997) was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars John Turturro, Massimo Ghini, Rade Šerbedžija.

What is The Truce based on?

The Truce is based on The Truce, a 1963 memoir or autobiography by Primo Levi.

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