Dunkirk

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Dunkirk

1958

2h 15m

War

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A group of soldiers led by Corporal "Tubby" Bins (John Mills), stranded in France, must make their way to the shores of Dunkirk in hopes of a rescue. Back in Britain, Charles Foreman (Bernard Lee), a newspaper reporter, desperately tries to raise awareness among the public of the horrible reality of the war. When the British navy calls for all civilian ships to aid in a rescue, Foreman takes out his own small boat and attempts to bring Tubby and his men home safely.

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Neely Swanson

Easy Reader (California)

Mar 23, 2021

The cast is peppered with excellent actors to little effect.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 18, 2020

3.5/4

Perhaps surprisingly, this older Dunkirk is less sentimental and more cynical than the Christopher Nolan blockbuster.

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Oct 23, 2019

Seconds before the next raid by German divebombers, Britons on a French beach are shown praying for divine deliverance in a scene from this honest and stirring British film.

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Isabel Quigly

The Spectator

Jul 12, 2018

While handling a legendary-by now almost a sacred-subject, and with an admiring sense of its heroism, it is not afraid to show those who were involved in it as men first and heroes second.

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Jim P

@RT08384096 Jul 15, 2025

For a realistic look at the Dunkirk story watch this original version. Spot the famous actors!

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Jul 18, 2021

slow and boring I fell asleep

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Feb 7, 2020

Its masterpiece. I like Christopher nolan's movies

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Mar 12, 2018

Out of the two Dunkirk movies, i perfer the new one but this one is not bad. For me i really enjoyed the final bit when the boats were coming to rescue the soldiers and what was happening back in England before the boats started to go out. The parts I did not look where when they went to the soldiers in battle because it was not as interesting and some of the diolge was a little cheesy as well some of the acting was not great. As well this movie felt too long. Overall it is a decent film. 7.0/10

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Dec 30, 2017

Much better focus on heroism of the British civilians who saved the day

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Dec 20, 2017

Dunkirk is a good war movie built on suspense. It is exciting, and keeps the audience on the edge of its seat, but it suffers from not having enough impactful or emotional moments. It is quite realistic, which makes the movie feel real and historic, but also slows the movie's pace down. Overall a solid movie, but nothing big will resonate with viewers after. Could have been better if it was rated R.

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A group of soldiers led by Corporal "Tubby" Bins (John Mills), stranded in France, must make their way to the shores of Dunkirk in hopes of a rescue. Back in Britain, Charles Foreman (Bernard Lee), a newspaper reporter, desperately tries to raise awareness among the public of the horrible reality of the war. When the British navy calls for all civilian ships to aid in a rescue, Foreman takes out his own small boat and attempts to bring Tubby and his men home safely.

Director: Leslie Norman
Producer: Michael Balcon
Production Co: Ealing Studios
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 19, 2016
Runtime: 2h 15m

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