
1917
Time is the enemy.
2019 • 119 min • War · Drama · History
Synopsis
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
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Top billed cast
Director: Sam Mendes • Crew: Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Sam Mendes

George MacKay
Lance Corporal Schofield

Dean-Charles Chapman
Lance Corporal Blake

Mark Strong
Captain Smith

Andrew Scott
Lieutenant Leslie

Richard Madden
Lieutenant Blake

Claire Duburcq
Lauri

Colin Firth
General Erinmore

Benedict Cumberbatch
Colonel MacKenzie

Daniel Mays
Sergeant Sanders

Adrian Scarborough
Major Hepburn
Trailers & clips
How '1917' Pulled Off the Plane Crash in One Seamless Shot!
An Unbroken Shot Extended Preview
The Incredible Story Behind 1917 | Extra Access
"1917" wins Best Visual Effects
"1917" wins Best Cinematography
"1917" wins Best Sound Mixing
The First 9 Minutes of 1917 (in One Unbroken Shot) - Extended Preview
1917 Wins Special Visual Effects | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2020
Critic reviews
freshAn incredible journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, albeit without many surprises.
freshExcellent original film. It truly sucks you in straight from the very first scene until the last. There's nothing predictable in this well thought out and very tense (soon to be) classic.
freshI think this film with very great shot. also the actors was very good. But the story didn't appeal to me. haha
freshI see that a lot is made of the technique they use to film this movie in one continuous shot, and it is very interesting, but I must confess I am not a student of film, merely a viewer. So you will find no critiques of the director or editor or that sort of technical detail. I like what I like. Anyway, I enjoyed this movie more than I expected I would. I am not big on war movies.…
freshWhen it comes to impressive achievements in filmmaking, “1917” deserves to be near the top of the conversation. This war film, which unfolds in two hours of real time, is shot to appear as one continuous take. Thankfully, it is so much more than just a technical gimmick.…
freshVery well made war-drama all in a one-shot like format. Performance from George MacKay who I guess if nothing else could follow in the footsteps of Tom Cruise for his all-out running ability. Joking aside, really enjoyed this film which manages to provide enough character development for me to care about his well being and task. Probably my favorite of 2019. **4.5/5**
fresh"Director Sam Mendes employs distinctive but extraordinary shots in the first person during the two-hour footage, which makes the production work in many different ways. Although it sometimes results too shaky, it is thanks to George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman's performances that 1917 preserves both sombre but optimistic tones throughout the montage.…
freshIf you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Let me just take a deep breath... Wait, one more... Uff, I have no idea how I survived this IMAX screening of 1917. Usually, I don't delve deep into technical stuff since most people don't know or don't care about these attributes, but it's impossible not to address Roger Deakins' cinematography.…
fresh**_Although partly a technical showcase rather than a story, it's still a terrific Great War movie_** >_In the newspapers you read: "Peacefully they rest on the spot where they have bled and suffered, while the guns roar over their graves, taking vengeance for their heroic death".…
freshFinally yesterday I was able to experience 1917 and I ended up doing it at IMAX, something I didn't plan on, but after seeing it there, I can say this film deserves to be seen and heard in an IMAX room to remember why movies still need to be lived on a big screen. The visual odyssey of Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins is an incredible journey.…
freshWithout a doubt, cinematically this is a visual tour de force. The one-shot approach becomes a distraction, at times, especially when one ponders "how did they do that?", but generally not enough to take away the wow factor. The story, and dialogue, not to mention logic are the real problems that take this movie from great, to merely good.…
freshTop criticsI really wanted to give this film five stars, but there is a curious introspection that prevents me from calling it perfection. Nevertheless, ‘1917’ is a brilliant piece of art, and clearly a personal project for Sam Mendes. Blending groundbreaking technology with detailed production components, it's sure to entertain audiences and garner respect from critics for its execution.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.0/10 (13,726)
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Box office
- $446,064,352
- IMDb
- tt8579674
- Official site
- www.1917.movie
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