1917
Directed by Sam Mendes · 2019 ·
Is 1917 worth watching?
Yes. 1917 (2019) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 1917 命をかけた伝令 Thế Chiến 1917
Universal Pictures Where to watch
- Netflix
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Where to watch 1917 by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Lionsgate Play |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama pick
Not ideal for
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Is 1917 worth watching?
Yes — 1917 earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Mendes and Deakins' one-shot illusion turns WWI hell into an immersive technical marvel.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
1917 (2019) Review: The Long Take Goes to War
★★★★½
1917 is Sam Mendes's First World War race against time, staged to look like one continuous shot, and a rare technical feat that keeps its humanity.
Yes. It is a gripping, immersive war film best seen on a big screen, ideal for viewers who want tension and craft more than battlefield history lessons.
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1917: frequently asked questions
Is 1917 worth watching?
Yes. 1917 (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch 1917?
In the United States, 1917 streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Lionsgate Play in India; U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in South Korea; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is 1917?
1917 runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
What is 1917 rated?
1917 is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, UA in India, MA 15+ in Australia and PG13 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in 1917?
1917 is directed by Sam Mendes and stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong.
What is the Metascore for 1917?
Metacritic's Metascore for 1917 is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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