The Unknown Soldier
1985, Finnish. Directed by Rauni Mollberg.
Second silver screen adaption of the Finnish war book by Väinö Linna. The story is based on Linna's experiences as an infantry man in the Finnish army during the so called "Continuation War" (1941-1944).
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1985
- Original title
- Tuntematon sotilas
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Veikko Aaltonen, Väinö Linna, Rauni Mollberg
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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 Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Unknown Soldier?
The Unknown Soldier runs 199 minutes (3h 19m).
Does The Unknown Soldier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Unknown Soldier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Unknown Soldier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Unknown Soldier yet.
Which OTT platform is The Unknown Soldier on?
The Unknown Soldier isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unknown Soldier?
If you liked The Unknown Soldier, try Ambush, The Winter War, The Guns of Navarone.
Who directed The Unknown Soldier?
The Unknown Soldier (1985) was directed by Rauni Mollberg and stars Risto Tuorila, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Liski.
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.