The Forgotten Battle

2020

2h 4m

Drama

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In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.

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Jason Flatt

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

The Forgotten Battle isn’t incredible or particularly special, other than being Netflix’s first Dutch film it has co-produced and the second most expensive Dutch film ever made.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 16, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

The Forgotten Battle is a gripping war picture.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 21, 2022

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Ezequiel Boetti

Otroscines.com

A welcome surprise from the Netherlands. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 16, 2021

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Frank Wilkins

Reel Reviews

Sure to satisfy history buffs as well as fans of well-crafted personal journeys

Rated: 5/5

Nov 12, 2021

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Graeme Tuckett

Stuff.co.nz

If you've been missing a spectacular but uncomplicated wartime epic, this is it.

Oct 29, 2021

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

Unflinching, brutal, terrifying, sad, and gut-wrenching, The Forgotton Battle is at times absolutely stunning.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 27, 2021

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Patrick F

This is a good movie. It tells the story of an important, but little known battle during the last year of the Second World War. The acting and editing were really good. The movie tells 3 different stories (one about a British soldier, one about a Dutch resistance fighter, and one about a German soldier). Each story comes to a head in the final act as all three stories collide. The movie is definitely smaller in scale than large war blockbusters like Saving Private Ryan, but what the film lacks in epic scenes, it more than makes up for it with interesting character arcs. Good movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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Miguel

Beautiful visuals, and a good story, with historical accuracy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Alejandro E

Inspired by a little-known episode of World War II, the plot keeps the viewer captive throughout two hours, narrating the odyssey of unknown heroes and shocking battle scenes. A film that can be enjoyed with pleasure on a weekend afternoon.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Chris R

No direction, horrible accuracy issues, bad writing, decent acting if you like blank stares, audio was underwhelming to say the least. Would not recommend unless you're a child.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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dude d

This is a good war movie. Graphic at times, but the stories drive the movie forward until the end. Very well filmed and acted. A well made feature if you can stomach war.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Julian P

Yeh, astonishing movie and surely this should spark a host more of movies depicting the European WW2. It isn't the action (let's face it, guns, shooting, death can only be shot so many ways) but the context, story and characters provide a gripping combination that you won't forget.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Synopsis

In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.

Director: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Producer: Alain De Levita
Screenwriter: Paula van der Oest
Production Co: Levitate Film, Evangelische Omroep, Caviar Film Financing
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Dutch
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 15, 2021
Runtime: 2h 4m

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