Father & Soldier
2023, French. Directed by Mathieu Vadepied.
1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to join his 17-year-old son, Thierno, who has been forcibly recruited. Sent to the front, they will have to face the war together. While Thierno learns to become a man, Bakary will do everything to bring him back safely.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 265 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Father & Soldier
Father & Soldier is streaming on France Channel in India.
France Channel Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Mathieu VadepiedDirector
- Omar SyBakary Diallo
- Alassane DiongThierno Diallo
- Jonas BloquetLieutenant Chambreau
- Bamar KaneSalif
- Alassane SyBirama
- Clément SambouAdama
- Ibrahim BaSoldat peul 1
- Oumar SeyAbdoulaye
- Anthony MartinSoldat blanc 2 champ ossements
- Aminata WoneSalimata
- François ChattotGénéral Chambreau
- Léa CarneLucie
Details
- Released
- 4 January 2023
- Original title
- Tirailleurs
- Country
- France, Senegal
- Written by
- Mathieu Vadepied, Olivier Demangel
- Box office
- $8.6M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Father & Soldier
1917
2019 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
2019 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Field of Lost Shoes
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Walking with the Enemy
2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The World Will Tremble
2025 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Welcome to Sarajevo
1997 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Grey Zone
2001 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Midnight Clear
1992 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Irena's Vow
2024 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Father & Soldier: quick answers
Is Father & Soldier worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 265 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Father & Soldier?
Father & Soldier runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Father & Soldier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Father & Soldier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Father & Soldier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Father & Soldier yet.
Which OTT platform is Father & Soldier on?
Father & Soldier is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father & Soldier?
If you liked Father & Soldier, try 1917, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed Father & Soldier?
Father & Soldier (2023) was directed by Mathieu Vadepied and stars Omar Sy, Alassane Diong, Jonas Bloquet.