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Testament of Youth

2015Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

DramaHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic767.3Rotten Tomatoes84%78%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad history movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Divided by war. United by love.

Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.

Feels like

  • World War I
  • Biographical Drama
  • Poignant Romance
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Emotional Journey
  • British History
  • Tragic Loss

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
James Kent
Written by
Juliette Towhidi
Produced by
David Heyman, Rosie Alison
Music by
Max Richter

Everyone

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Facts

January 16, 2015 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
January 16, 2015
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
History, Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
Denmark, United Kingdom
Box office
$2 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Gone Horribly Right, Quirky Curls, Artistic License – History +9

  • Gone Horribly Right
  • Quirky Curls
  • Artistic License – History
  • Younger Than He Looks
  • Girlfriend From Canada
  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Almost Kiss
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • The Lost Lenore
  • The Muse
  • Honour Before Reason

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Testament of Youth?"

Questions about Testament of Youth

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Where can I stream Testament of Youth?

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In the United States, Testament of Youth streams on Hulu and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Testament of Youth worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Testament of Youth okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Testament of Youth good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Testament of Youth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.