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1917

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman in 1917 (2019)
Two young British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldier's brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.
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April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from wa... Read allApril 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
550K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
197
29
  • Director
    • Sam Mendes
  • Writers
    • Sam Mendes
    • Krysty Wilson-Cairns
  • Stars
    • Dean-Charles Chapman
    • George MacKay
    • Daniel Mays
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Mendes
  • Writers
    • Sam Mendes
    • Krysty Wilson-Cairns
  • Stars
    • Dean-Charles Chapman
    • George MacKay
    • Daniel Mays
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3.3KUser reviews
    • 516Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #123
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 134 wins & 206 nominations total

    Videos44

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    A Guide to the Films of Sam Mendes
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    Oscars 2020 Snubs, Surprises, & Historic Firsts
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    Photos320

    George MacKay in 1917 (2019)
    Sam Mendes, George MacKay, and Dean-Charles Chapman in 1917 (2019)
    George MacKay and Jamie Parker in 1917 (2019)
    Richard Madden at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, George MacKay, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Krysty Wilson-Cairns at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Sarah Jessica Parker, George MacKay, and Dean-Charles Chapman at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Andrew Scott, George MacKay, and Dean-Charles Chapman at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Krysty Wilson-Cairns at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Callum McDougall, George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Krysty Wilson-Cairns at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Sam Mendes, Andrew Scott, George MacKay, and Dean-Charles Chapman at an event for 1917 (2019)
    George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman at an event for 1917 (2019)
    Dean-Charles Chapman at an event for 1917 (2019)

    Top cast

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    Dean-Charles Chapman
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    • Lance Corporal Blakeas Lance Corporal Blake
    George MacKay
    George MacKay
    • Lance Corporal Schofieldas Lance Corporal Schofield
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Sergeant Sandersas Sergeant Sanders
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • General Erinmoreas General Erinmore
    Pip Carter
    Pip Carter
    • Lieutenant Gordonas Lieutenant Gordon
    Andy Apollo
    Andy Apollo
    • Sergeant Milleras Sergeant Miller
    Paul Tinto
    Paul Tinto
    • NCO Bakeras NCO Baker
    Josef Davies
    • Private Stokesas Private Stokes
    Billy Postlethwaite
    Billy Postlethwaite
    • NCO Harveyas NCO Harvey
    Gabriel Akuwudike
    Gabriel Akuwudike
    • Private Buchananas Private Buchanan
    Andrew Scott
    Andrew Scott
    • Lieutenant Leslieas Lieutenant Leslie
    Spike Leighton
    Spike Leighton
    • Private Kilgouras Private Kilgour
    Robert Maaser
    Robert Maaser
    • German Pilotas German Pilot
    Gerran Howell
    Gerran Howell
    • Private Parryas Private Parry
    Adam Hugill
    Adam Hugill
    • Private Atkinsas Private Atkins
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Captain Smithas Captain Smith
    Richard McCabe
    Richard McCabe
    • Colonel Collinsas Colonel Collins
    Benjamin Adams
    • Sergeant Harropas Sergeant Harrop
    • Director
      • Sam Mendes
    • Writers
      • Sam Mendes
      • Krysty Wilson-Cairns
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    April 1917, the Western Front. Two British soldiers are sent to deliver an urgent message to an isolated regiment. If the message is not received in time the regiment will walk into a trap and be massacred. To get to the regiment they will need to cross through enemy territory. Time is of the essence and the journey will be fraught with danger. —grantss
    • world war one
    • year 1917
    • no man's land
    • long take
    • death
    • 456 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Time is the enemy.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, some disturbing images, and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sir Sam Mendes (director) and Lee Smith (editor) stated that despite the apparently continuous shot (broken only by one interval of unconsciousness), there were actually dozens of "invisible" edits, concealed by transitions through black, moves behind objects, and so on. According to Mendes, the shortest unbroken shot was 39 seconds long, while the longest single continuous shot was 8 1/2 minutes long.
    • Goofs
      The British medical station is above ground and too close to the front lines. It is well within range of German artillery. Normally, such large open-air stations would be miles behind the front lines. Smaller, underground aid stations would give first aid to the wounded. Then they would move to the larger medical stations. Similarly, German artillery pieces would never be sited just behind the front lines as shown, but several miles back.
    • Quotes

      General Erinmore: [quoting Rudyard Kipling] Down to Gehenna, or up to the Throne, He travels the fastest who travels alone.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening logos are shortened and tinted blue.
    • Alternate versions
      In India, the film received multiple verbal cuts in order to obtain a U/A classification. Also, two anti-smoking video disclaimers and a smoking kills caption were added. This version also features local partner credits at the beginning and an interval card after Schofield is hit.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Jahns: 1917 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger
      Arranged by Craig Leon
      Performed by Jos Slovick

    User reviews3.3K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Riveting, hauntingly beautiful and mesmerizing
    The entire movie made to look like it's shot at one single take, this is possible because of extraordinary talented 14 times Academy Award nominee cinematographer Roger Deakins. This man is a genius, the movie is shot beautifully. it is mesmerizing to a watch world war 1 movie like it is happening right in front of you. The pacing is phenomenal. The only real flaw in the movie is that there are no great character building movements like other war movies but that is also intentional because, the main intention or motive is to save lives and not focus on characters in the movie and that works.
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    • jashminocha
    • Dec 4, 2019

    FAQ27

    • Is this movie considered fiction, or based on a true story?
    • What is the song sang by a soldier towards the end of the movie?
    • Who is credited with singing the trailer version of Wayfaring Stranger?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • India
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Thế Chiến 1917
    • Filming locations
      • Govan Graving Docks, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Reliance Entertainment
      • New Republic Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $95,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $159,227,644
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $576,216
      • Dec 29, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $384,919,389
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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