The Unknown Soldier
1955, Finnish. Directed by Edvin Laine.
It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers wake to the sound of guns – the war has begun.
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 23 December 1955
- Original title
- Tuntematon sotilas
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Juha Nevalainen
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What The Unknown Soldier is based on
The Unknown Soldier is based on The Unknown Soldier, a 1954 novel by Väinö Linna, published by WSOY.
Novel · 1954
The Unknown Soldier
By Väinö Linna
Published by WSOY
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The Unknown Soldier: quick answers
Is The Unknown Soldier worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Unknown Soldier?
The Unknown Soldier runs 181 minutes (3h 1m).
Does The Unknown Soldier have a post-credits scene?
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The Unknown Soldier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Unknown Soldier on?
The Unknown Soldier isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 December 1955. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unknown Soldier?
If you liked The Unknown Soldier, try Unknown Soldier, Beneath Hill 60, 1917.
Who directed The Unknown Soldier?
The Unknown Soldier (1955) was directed by Edvin Laine and stars Kosti Klemelä, Heikki Savolainen, Reino Tolvanen.
What is The Unknown Soldier based on?
The Unknown Soldier is based on The Unknown Soldier, a 1954 novel by Väinö Linna, published by WSOY.