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The Great Plague: The Village That Saved Britain

2026·Movie
1h 8min
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, family, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The story of Eyam, a small, isolated village in the Peak District, whose residents endured one of the worst outbreaks of bubonic plague ever seen. In the mid 1660s, plague reached the remote Derbyshire village, and as the disease tore through the community, young vicar William Mompesson made an extraordinary decision - to seal the village off entirely. Historian Ruth Goodman tells the story of some of the villagers who lived and died through 14 months of horror.
Historical DramaPlague NarrativeReligious Faith vs. ScienceCommunity SacrificeMelancholic AtmosphereEducational HistoryCharacter Study of William MompessonSomber ToneRural IsolationHuman Resilience

Crew

Directed by:
Jamie Simpson
Produced by:
Jamie Simpson, Lucy Carter, Teju Oluokun

Sequels and Prequels

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What is The Great Plague: The Village That Saved Britain rated?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is The Great Plague: The Village That Saved Britain?

1 h 8 min

The Great Plague: The Village That Saved Britain runs 1 h 8 min.

What language is The Great Plague: The Village That Saved Britain in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.