# 1917 (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/1917-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Sam Mendes |
| Genres | War, Drama |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

1917 (2019) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Mendes and Deakins' one-shot illusion turns WWI hell into an immersive technical marvel. Metascore 78/100. Directed by Sam Mendes.

## Critics consensus

Mendes and Deakins' one-shot illusion turns WWI hell into an immersive technical marvel.

## Synopsis

Two British soldiers race across no-man's-land to deliver a message that could save sixteen hundred men from walking into a deadly trap.

## Cast

George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is 1917 worth watching?**
1917 holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Mendes and Deakins' one-shot illusion turns WWI hell into an immersive technical marvel.

**What is 1917 about?**
Two British soldiers race across no-man's-land to deliver a message that could save sixteen hundred men from walking into a deadly trap.

**Who directed 1917?**
1917 (2019) was directed by Sam Mendes.

**What is the Celluloid Score of 1917?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 88%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**Where can I watch 1917?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the 1917 page for current options.

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