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Their Finest

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Their Finest

R

Released Apr 7, 2017

1h 57m

Romance

Comedy

History

Drama

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In 1940, a married woman (Gemma Arterton) and a screenwriter (Sam Claflin) develop a growing attraction while working together on a propaganda film about the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France.

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Critics Consensus

Carried along by a winning performance from Gemma Arterton, Their Finest smoothly combines comedy and wartime drama to crowd-pleasing effect.

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Cecilia Nowell

Bitch Media

It feels inappropriate to be moved by a film about propaganda during an era of "alternative facts." Yet I found my soul soothed by Their Finest.

Mar 2, 2021

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John Doyle

Globe and Mail

There's a sweet love story and some wonderful work by an array of British actors. My heavens, this is charming, rib-tickling escapism.

Jan 27, 2021

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The characters' endless revision of the film within the film tends to heighten one's awareness of the compromises that must have gone into the writing of this formulaic piece.

Mar 26, 2020

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Scherfig balances what in another directors hands could be an uneven mixture of tones, carefully maneuvering around the pervasive wartime trauma to find romantic, funny, and touching moments.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 4, 2022

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Susan Wloszczyna

AWFJ.org

Sparks fly between her and a cynical fellow writer Tom (Sam Claflin, duly intellectualized with specs and a 'stache) and Arterton knows how to pretty-cry with panache when tears are required.

Oct 5, 2021

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

A delight from start to finish, except for the part where the film rips your heart out.

Rated: B

Aug 24, 2021

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Julian P

Nearly faultless. Great cast, perfectly directed. A perfect combination of the richest subject in history (WW2), great script, a warm romance, tragedy and poingancy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Elysia L

Very well written. Kudos to everyone involved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Marit Risto F

I watch this again and again. Painful, and depressing, sure, but the actresses and actors are a treat to me. Even a little magic goes on, despite that people keep dying. Must watch it again, and try to understand what it is. 4,5☆

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Georgan G

For the first part of this movie, I found myself laughing and being engaged in the drama. But this is not a rom-com. The story became no longer funny, but actually depressing. And continued until the end, with peace there.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/03/23

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Audience Member

Delicato ed originale dramma che esplora un nuovo ambito della seconda guerra mondiale; uno dei meno esplorati dal mondo cinematografico; ossia l'importanza proprio del cinema stesso durante la guerra. La trama è solida e con un continuo doppio filo tra la storia vera e il film creato che rendono molto particolare la visione. Molta attenzione è posta sui dialoghi e sul linguaggio, forbito e "d'epoca". Le performance degli attori danno un ulteriore tocco di grazia ad incastonare tutto. Tutte queste scelte non permettono fino in fondo di emozionare e di provare empatia per i personaggi; si decide di creare un prodotto più tecnico che spettacolare.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

A very English movie and incredibly well done. Tremendous cast and performances supporting an excellent story and script. Both heart wrenching and uplifting. Add to your watch list.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Synopsis

In 1940, a married woman (Gemma Arterton) and a screenwriter (Sam Claflin) develop a growing attraction while working together on a propaganda film about the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France.

Director: Lone Scherfig
Producer: Finola Dwyer, Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley, Amanda Posey
Screenwriter: Gaby Chiappe
Distributor: STX Entertainment
Production Co: Number 9 Films, Wildgaze Films
Rating: R (Some Language|A Scene of Sexuality)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 30, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.6M
Runtime: 1h 57m

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