---
title: "The Commander"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-commander-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1047016
imdb_id: "tt23573936"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 241
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Commander (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Commander is a 2023 war, history, and drama film directed and released during the early phases of World War II. Set during a dark night in the early phases of World War II, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship that was sailing with its lights out. Following this event, submarine commander Salvatore Todaro makes a historical decision to save twenty-six shipwrecked Belgians who would have otherwise drowned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with the intention of disembarking them at the nearest safe harbor. In order to accommodate the survivors on board his submarine, Todaro is forced to navigate on the surface of the water for three days. This action leaves the vessel visible to enemy forces, thereby endangering both his own life and the lives of his men. The film has a runtime of two hours and premiered on October 31, 2023, in Italy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edoardo De Angelis
- **Networks / Studios**: Indigo Film, RAI Cinema, O'Groove

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pierfrancesco Favino** as *Salvatore Todaro*
- **Massimiliano Rossi** as *Vittorio Marcon*
- **Johan Heldenbergh** as *Georges Vogels*
- **Silvia D'Amico** as *Rina Todaro*
- **Arturo Muselli** as *Danilo Stiepovich*
- **Giuseppe Brunetti** as *Gigino Magnifico*
- **Gianluca Di Gennaro** as *Vincenzo Stumpo*
- **Johannes Wirix** as *Jacques Reclercq*
- **Pietro Angelini** as *Ivano Leandri*
- **Mario Russo** as *Salvatore Minniti*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Commander online?
The Commander is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Commander worth watching?
The Commander holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 241 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Commander and when was it released?
The Commander is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Commander?
The Commander was directed by Edoardo De Angelis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Commander — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1047016)
- [The Commander (2023) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-gb/film/1405745-the-commander/cast/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*