1917

Name: 1917
Director: Sam Mendes
Genre: War, History, Drama, Action, Adventure
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden

2019Dir. Sam Mendes1h 59m

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Runtime1h 59m

Released2019

Budget$100M

Box office$446.1M

DirectorSam Mendes

About This Movie

1917 is a remarkable film that really immerses you in the chaos of WWI. Mendes crafted it to feel like one continuous shot, which is both impressive and disorienting. The pacing is relentless, mirroring the urgency of the mission. You feel every moment of tension, with the sound design adding layers to the atmosphere. George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman give raw, sincere performances that pull you into their plight. What stands out is the practical effects; they chose to go for realism over CGI, which pays off in the grim beauty of the battle scenes. It’s a unique take on war narratives, not just about the events but about the human experience within it.

Shot entirely in the UK, primarily at the Salisbury PlainCinematography by Roger Deakins, known for his visual masteryFeatures minimal digital effects for realismWon 3 Oscars, including Best Cinematography