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I Was a Soldier

20231h 22mMovieDrama

Homeless war veteran Dave Simms finds hope in an unlikely place while trying to save his only companion, Sally the Dog. At a burger van, Dave meets Malcky and comradery sees the pair fight a broken system & help Dave battle his PTSD.

DirectorMyles Petford
WritersMyles Petford·Russell Meyers

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FilmzieFilmzie
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Myles Petford

RM
Russell Meyers
Dave Simms
KHKevin Horsham
Kevin Horsham
Malcky
EB
Eleanor Byrne
Ruth
HC
Heather Cairns
Council Officer Morgan

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I Was a Soldier — streaming FAQ

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I Was a Soldier is streaming on Filmzie in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Was a Soldier on Netflix?

No, I Was a Soldier is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Filmzie.

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I Was a Soldier isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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I Was a Soldier is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmzie in United Kingdom.