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Dunkirk

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for Dunkirk PG-13 Released Jul 21, 2017 1h 47m War History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.
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Dunkirk serves up emotionally satisfying spectacle, delivered by a writer-director in full command of his craft and brought to life by a gifted ensemble cast that honors the fact-based story.

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Karen Han Slashfilm The visuals, the structure, the use of sound and music, and the simple presence of a beating heart - all come together in a whole that is truly breathtaking. Rated: 9/10 Dec 8, 2017 Full Review Kristen Lopez Culturess Dunkirk shows off Nolan's own techniques as a filmmaker to make for a film that is technically, if not completely narratively, lustrous. Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Adam Nayman Cinema Scope The strange problem posed by the movie is, in terms of what it sets out to do, completely of a piece but missing the surge of feeling that would make that thing worth doing. Sep 28, 2017 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film Dunkirk is a the best directed film of the year and perhaps Christopher Nolan’s best film yet. The way he plays with space and time, alongside his technical prowess of sensory storytelling, makes the film so immersive in supplanting you into these events. Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Nolan chooses to put more weight in opening a door to save someone, or helping to bury a dead companion, than he is with saving a life. This makes Dunkirk surprisingly rewatchable, even on the small screen at home... Jul 2, 2024 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson As technically proficient and respectful to history as Dunkirk is, no substantial human anchors of emotion emerge in this film that wants to be seen as an inspiring rescue saga before a war film or historical epic. Rated: 3/5 Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven M. Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan’s second best film! Excellent movie! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/29/21 Full Review Katie D Very intense acting, captivating score, a bit loud and difficult to understand but I appreciated that it didn't feel too long. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/15/21 Full Review Gabriel E. B Es una experiencia audiovisual, diseñada para cumplir dicha función en todos los aspectos. Sin duda es una gran obra de Nolan, emotiva, dramática y muy intensa. Una buena representación de la operación Dinamo. Es una película diseñada para ver en la pantalla grande. Destaco la construcción dramática como el aspecto que más me gusta del estilo de Nolan en este oportunidad. Tiene un climax muy hermoso, como la mayoría de planos. Cada vez que vuelvo a esta película es tan emocionante como la primera vez. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Ewan L The film does a great job in showing just how young these lads would have really been, and the brutality of war. However the time jumping held the film back, and didn’t serve the story telling. Lest we forget. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Kevin P A very tense war film that can get a bit dull and clunky at times (could've used a lot more focus on the civilian rescue boats). But this is made up for by its exciting action sequences and grandiose sense of scale. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Isa B Extraordinary imagery. A story of bravery and survival. Dunkirk is truly great cinema. Thank you, Christopher Nolan! This film is a must see! 96/100 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.
Director
Christopher Nolan
Producer
Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
Screenwriter
Christopher Nolan
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
IMAX Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language|Intense War Experience)
Genre
War, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 21, 2017, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 2018
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$188.0M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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