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A strategist begins a campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union.

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With acerbic wit and a mesmerizingly eccentric performance from Benedict Cumberbatch, Brexit energetically renders recent history with unflinching poise.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com 07/15/2020
The insider elements going along through the campaign are what's really beneficial. You get insight on stuff you've not heard that much on Brexit. Go to Full Review
Lucy Mangan Guardian 03/07/2019
2/5
I'd especially like to know how Matthew Elliott feels about being portrayed as a borderline simpleton whenever Cummings heaves into view. Go to Full Review
Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 02/21/2019
That Graham has managed to make a functioning drama out of Brexit, let alone such a riveting one, feels a little bit miraculous. Go to Full Review
Tony Black Cultural Conversation 01/31/2021
3/5
The Uncivil War itself almost feels an uncivil story to tell right now in these troubled, uncertain times. It could be, therefore, the Brexit Movie Panto we all deserve. Go to Full Review
Alex Moreland alexmoreland.co.uk 12/06/2019
5/10
Brexit: The Uncivil War is a film caught between two contrary instincts, unable to quite work out what it wants to be or what it wants to do. Go to Full Review
Fernanda Solórzano Letras Libres 08/30/2019
Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a magnificent performance. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Darrel W 01/19/2024 If you need any more proof that the bourgeoisie are disconnected from the working classes, this pile of garbage is it. See more 07/19/2022 A dramatic rendition of the surface consequences of political campaigns and the unseen effects of data analysis and the dangers they bring to the influence of the masses. This film entices a deeper interest in politics as well as the underlying effects at play. A mix of "The Social Network" and politics put into one movie, that eventually presents the dangerous consequence that underlying influences through personal online data can affect elections, beliefs, and an entire country. See more 06/18/2022 Remoaner, crying again. Grow up, it's over. See more 01/24/2022 A great adaptation on the horrible times that we live through. Made me laugh and seethe with anger. Excellent work by Benedict Cumberbatch. See more 06/10/2021 Solid movie that gives goo insight into Brexit. Would recommend to watch for those interested in history/politics See more FRANCO R 03/22/2021 Enlightening movie, must see to understand stuff happening nowadays. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A strategist begins a campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union.
Director
Toby Haynes
Producer
Lynn Horsford
Screenwriter
James Graham
Production Co
Channel 4 Television Corporation, House Productions
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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