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The Pilot: A Battle for Survival

2021·Movie
1h 45min
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–81%
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–81%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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About

A battle for survival.

December of 1941, Northwestern Front. A German tank column is moving towards Moscow. During a mission to stop the enemy advance, Nikolai Komlev's IL-2 is shot down. Komlev manages to crash-land his plane in a remote forest clearing. He's alive, but far from friendly territory. Ahead of him is a relentless trial of severe physical and mental endurance. After battling hunger and extreme cold, evading packs of wolves and detachments of Nazi soldiers, the wounded Komlev finally makes it back to safety. But there he faces another challenge, the most life-changing of them all.
World War IISurvival DramaDogfightStruggling PilotRussian FrontVisceralFrostbiteLone ProtagonistWinter Warfare

Crew

Directed by:
Renat Davletyarov
Written by:
Renat Davletyarov, Aleksei Timoshkin, Sergej Ashkenazy
Produced by:
Renat Davletyarov, Vladyslav Riashyn, Grigoriy Podzemelnyy
Composed by:
Pavel Kovalenko, Roman Voloznev

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Pilot: A Battle for Survival legally?

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The Pilot: A Battle for Survival is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Runtime. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pilot: A Battle for Survival worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pilot: A Battle for Survival rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Pilot: A Battle for Survival?

1 h 45 min

The Pilot: A Battle for Survival runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Pilot: A Battle for Survival based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Pilot: A Battle for Survival in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Pilot: A Battle for Survival?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pilot: A Battle for Survival in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.