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The Trench

1999·Movie
1h 38min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic585.7Rotten Tomatoes–41%
IMDb5.9Metacritic585.7Rotten Tomatoes–41%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

The Trench tells the story of a group of young British soldiers on the eve of the Battle of the Somme in the summer of 1916, the worst defeat in British military history. Against this ill-fated backdrop, the movie depicts the soldiers' experience as a mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness, confined to a trench on the front lines.
World War IBritish SoldiersTrench WarfareHistorical DramaPsychological ImpactSomme OffensivePoignantBleak Realism

Crew

Directed by:
William Boyd
Written by:
William Boyd
Produced by:
Mary Selway, Steve Clark-Hall, Xavier Marchand
Composed by:
Evelyn Glennie, Jenny Lee Wright, Tim Cavagin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Trench

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Where can I stream The Trench legally?

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The Trench is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trench worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trench rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Trench?

1 h 38 min

The Trench runs 1 h 38 min.

Is The Trench based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Trench?

Critics58
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see The Trench much the same way.

What language is The Trench in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Trench?

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