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The Boys of Wikman

1995Show1 season12 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A slow-burning, moving drama series about history and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E1 "Esimene osa" 7.8

Episodes

7.2

Story

The boys of Wikman is a 1994-year drama serial about the Wikman Private Gymnasium students from 1937 till their mobilization in 1944. The series is based on a 1988 novel Wikmani poisid by Jaan Kross.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Estonian Television
  • World War II Era
  • Boarding School Life
  • Character-Driven
  • Affecting & Poignant
  • Period Piece
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vilja Palm
Written by
Jaan Kross, Andres Maimik, Vilja Palm
Music by
Sven Grünberg

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 8, 1995 · March 26, 1995 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1995
Last aired
March 26, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Estonian
Made in
Estonia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Boys of Wikman worth watching?"

Questions about The Boys of Wikman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Boys of Wikman worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Boys of Wikman okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Boys of Wikman?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1995.

Is The Boys of Wikman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Boys of Wikman in English?

Estonian

No, it was made in Estonian.