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Dunkirk

2017·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
IMDb7.8Metacritic948.2Rotten Tomatoes92%81%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+

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Dunkirk fingerprint

Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and cinematography

  • Editing10
  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

Who it's for

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About

When 400,000 men couldn't get home, home came for them.

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.
WWII EpicSurvival ThrillerTense & UrgentNon-Linear NarrativeImmersive Sound DesignHistorical DramaSpectacular VisualsHeroism & DesperationVisceral Experience

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Nolan, Steve Gehrke, Nilo Otero
Written by:
Christopher Nolan
Produced by:
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, John Papsidera
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Gary Rizzo, Richard King

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dunkirk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dunkirk legally?

fuboTVParamount+

Dunkirk is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. 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 Dunkirk worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dunkirk rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dunkirk?

1 h 47 min

Dunkirk runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Dunkirk based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Dunkirk?

Critics93
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Dunkirk higher (93) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Dunkirk a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$549 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $549 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Dunkirk in?

EnglishFrenchGerman

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

In how many countries can I watch Dunkirk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dunkirk in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dunkirk use?

Earn Your Happy EndingCruel and Unusual DeathBang, Bang, BANGEpilogue LetterToken MinorityBrits Love TeaMood WhiplashDated HistoryAspect Ratio SwitchAccidental MurderFriend or Foe?Wham Lineand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 storytelling tropes for Dunkirk, including Earn Your Happy Ending, Cruel and Unusual Death, Bang, Bang, BANG.