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      The Trench

      Released Nov 22, 2000 1 hr. 38 min. War History Drama List
      Reviews 41% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score On the eve of a massive battle with the Germans, Sgt. Telford Winter oversees a company of British soldiers too young and naive to be properly terrified of their coming mission. Prominent among the recruits is Billy Macfarlane, a patriotic teenager who struggles to reconcile his homesickness with his sense of duty. Meanwhile, their commanding officer, Lt. Ellis Harte, squirrels himself away in his tent sipping brandy and reading poetry. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      Maya W Great production. It's certainly not the usual family entertainment (unless you're interested in the topic) but the film is very unique and believable. It allows you to understand the situation the characters are in and unlike a lot of war movies, it neither feels exaggerated nor played down. I thought it was a very good movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Peter H Hard to believe with an actor like Craig and a setting like the Somme, a movie could be so boring. It is hard to feel anything for the characters. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Mike W The movie gave a harrowing depiction of WW I fear and misery, but it's storyline was too predictable. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/08/23 Full Review Edward K Slow and boring, even with Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy. Lack of plot, no character development. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/09/23 Full Review Jim M Super long and boring. Waited almost 2 hours for the big battle scene at the end and nothing. Sucked Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/14/22 Full Review Jason G The movie is set during the hours leading up to WW1's bloodiest battle, the battle of the Somme. Lot of people complaining about no action in this movie, which I think was a fresh turn from typical war movies. This movie showed what it was like actually being in the trenches especially for young teenage soldiers who have no idea what's to come. For those who know about the history of the battle of Somme, it's sad knowing their fate are sealed for soon it will be the costliest day in British Military History where the British lost 26,000 troops in the first day alone. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/31/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall atmospheric and uneven Rated: 3/5 Jul 11, 2004 Full Review Chuck Rudolph Matinee Magazine Loaded with soggy, overused war movie cliches. Rated: 1/5 Jul 27, 2002 Full Review Jason Clark Matinee Magazine Rated: C- Feb 4, 2002 Full Review Ian Mantgani UK Critic Rated: 6/10 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis On the eve of a massive battle with the Germans, Sgt. Telford Winter oversees a company of British soldiers too young and naive to be properly terrified of their coming mission. Prominent among the recruits is Billy Macfarlane, a patriotic teenager who struggles to reconcile his homesickness with his sense of duty. Meanwhile, their commanding officer, Lt. Ellis Harte, squirrels himself away in his tent sipping brandy and reading poetry.
      Director
      William Boyd
      Executive Producer
      Xavier Marchand
      Distributor
      Somme Productions, Entertainment International Pictures
      Production Co
      Bonaparte Films Ltd., Le Studio Canal +, Blue PM, Arts Council of England
      Genre
      War, History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 22, 2000, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 8, 2019
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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