---
title: "Father & Soldier"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/father-soldier-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 967874
imdb_id: "tt14860210"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 264
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Father & Soldier (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/father-soldier-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Father & Soldier, also known as Tirailleurs, is a 2022 war drama film directed and co-written by Mathieu Vadepied. The story is set during World War I and follows Bakary Diallo, who enlists in the French army to join his 17-year-old son, Thierno, after the boy is forcibly recruited.

The film is set in the French colony of Senegal where the father and son must face the war together. While Thierno undergoes the process of learning to become a man, Bakary attempts to ensure his son's safe return from the front.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A father enlists in the French army to protect his son during World War I."

### Why Watch
- Features a story set during World War I in the French colony of Senegal
- Directed by Mathieu Vadepied
- Stars Omar Sy, Alassane Diong, and Jonas Bloquet

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film focuses on the intense struggle of facing war together at the front
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a war drama that follows a father and son facing the front lines together.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #world-war-i-drama, #historical-war-film, #father-son-dynamic, #french-colonial-history, #senegal-setting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | France Channel Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mathieu Vadepied
- **Networks / Studios**: Korokoro, UNITÉ, Sy Possible Africa

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Omar Sy** as *Bakary Diallo*
- **Alassane Diong** as *Thierno Diallo*
- **Jonas Bloquet** as *Lieutenant Chambreau*
- **Bamar Kane** as *Salif*
- **Alassane Sy** as *Birama*
- **Clément Sambou** as *Adama*
- **Ibrahim Ba** as *Soldat peul 1*
- **Oumar Sey** as *Abdoulaye*
- **Anthony Martin** as *Soldat blanc 2 champ ossements*
- **Aminata Wone** as *Salimata*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Father & Soldier?
The film is available to watch on Plex.

### Q: Is Father & Soldier worth watching?
The film has a user score of 7.5/10 on some platforms.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
Father & Soldier is categorized as a war, drama, and history film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Father & Soldier — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/967874)
- [Father & Soldier (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/967874-tirailleurs)
- [Father & Soldier - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_%26_Soldier)
- [Watch Father & Soldier (2023) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/father-and-soldier)
- [Father & Soldier Full Cast & Crew - filmdb.co.uk](https://filmdb.co.uk/box-office/movie/father-soldier-2023-box-office/full-cast-crew)
- [Father & Soldier (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14860210/)

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