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The Forgotten Battle

2021·Movie
2h 6min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

Where to watch

NetflixKanopy

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The Forgotten Battle fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In the final years of World War II, the lives of a traitor, a pilot, and a resistance fighter become intertwined as they fight to survive.

During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect.
World War IIDutch ResistanceMoral DilemmasMultiple PerspectivesCharacter-DrivenIntense War DramaHistorical AccuracyEuropean Theater

Crew

Directed by:
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., Tom Edmondson, Terence Schreurs
Written by:
Paula van der Oest, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., Reinier Smit
Produced by:
Paula van der Oest, Bert Hamelinck, Gail Stevens
Composed by:
Ronnie van der Veer, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Herman Pieëte

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Forgotten Battle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Forgotten Battle legally?

NetflixKanopy

The Forgotten Battle is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Forgotten Battle worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Forgotten Battle rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Forgotten Battle?

2 h 6 min

The Forgotten Battle runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Forgotten Battle?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Forgotten Battle higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Forgotten Battle in?

DutchEnglishGerman

It was made in Dutch, with some English, German. Produced in Netherlands, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch The Forgotten Battle?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Forgotten Battle in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Forgotten Battle use?

Hero of Another StoryCold-Blooded TortureSpreading Disaster Map GraphicHope SpotBittersweet EndingDefiant Stone ThrowBased on a True StoryLa RésistanceLes CollaborateursTwo Lines, No WaitingFaux Affably EvilArtistic License – Militaryand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Forgotten Battle, including Hero of Another Story, Cold-Blooded Torture, Spreading Disaster Map Graphic.