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An Accidental Soldier 2013

“A love story set in WW1 France”

Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Director
Rachel Ward, John Fairhead
Networks
Taylor Media, Goalpost Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Where to Stream
Tubi TV, Hoopla, Fawesome
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "An Accidental Soldier" (2013). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Sep 14, 2013
Original language
EN
Origin
Australia
Studios
Taylor Media, Goalpost Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Genres
Drama, War, TV Movie
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 11 votes
Episode runtime
~91 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Taylor Media, Goalpost Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "An Accidental Soldier" (2013).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: An Accidental Soldier
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 31m
Release Date (AU): 09/14/2013
Director: Rachel Ward
Based on: The novel, Silent Parts
Cast: Dan Spielman (Harry Lambert), Marie Bunel (Colombe Jacotot), Julia Zemiro (Julia Zemi/Zemiro), Bryan Brown.
Plot:
Setting: WW1 France.
Character 1: Harry Lambert, a timid 35-year-old Australian baker.
Character 1 backstory: Shamed by rural neighbours to join the 1st AIF and fight in the Western Front of World War I.
Character 1 action: Deserts the front line.
Character 2: Colombe

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Should you watch it?

“An unexpected love story unfolds in World War One France between a deserter and a grieving woman.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a narrative based on the novel Silent Parts by John Charalambous.
  • Brings together a cast including Marie Bunel, Dan Spielman, Julia Zemiro, and Bryan Brown.
  • Explores a high-stakes relationship where a French woman risks her life to shelter an Australian soldier.
Keep in mind
  • It deals with the heavy and dark subject matter of the Western Front carnage in World War One.

Watch it if you enjoy historical war dramas centered on unexpected wartime romances.

This television drama film carries a dramatic tone set against the backdrop of World War One.

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Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms such as The Movie Database and IMDb.

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The film features a compelling narrative based on John Charalambous's novel and stars notable actors like Bryan Brown and Dan Spielman.

What is the runtime or binge duration?

An Accidental Soldier has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.

Are there multiple episodes?

No, An Accidental Soldier is a standalone television drama film released in 2013 rather than a multi-episode series.

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