Tankers

Based on true events from July 1942, this war drama follows Semyon Konovalov and his crew aboard a Soviet KV-1 tank. Stationed in the Rostov region near the village of Nizhnemytyakin, the crew faces a significant numerical disadvantage against German forces. Despite the odds, they engage in a fierce battle, destroying 16 enemy tanks, two armored vehicles, and eight other vehicles. The story focuses on a diverse group of soldiers who must make a critical decision in a decisive moment to survive and fight.

The film was directed by Konstantin Maksimov, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Valeriya Baykeeva. This production followed his 2009 film The Interceptor. The cast features Andrey Chernyshov as Captain Semyon Konovalov, alongside Vladimir Yepifantsev, Olga Pogodina, Sergey Gorobchenko, Nikolai Dobrynin, and Oleg Fomin. Produced by Mosfilm and Oda Film, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.

Audience reception is mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 2,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher rating of 6.6/10 from 82 votes.