Summary
This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 55Audiences 59GoodWatch 58
Running time
2 h 29 min
Longer than most action movies, +41 min on the typical 108
typical 108149Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 40 more
Released
1972
July 20, 1972
54 years ago
Genres
ActionAdventureDramaWarLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
24 of 80
Simon WardWinston Churchill
Peter CellierLe capitaine du 35e Sikhs
Robert ShawLord Randolph Churchill
Anne BancroftLady Jennie Churchill
Jack HawkinsMr. Welldon
Ian HolmGeorge E. Buckle
Anthony HopkinsDavid Llyod George
Edward WoodwardCaptain Aylmer Haldane, Aylmer Haldane
John MillsGeneral Kitchner
Patrick MageeGeneral Bindon Blood
James CosmoOfficer on Train
Jane SeymourPamela Plowden
Robert HardyPrep School Headmaster
Laurence NaismithLord Salisbury
Reginald MarshPrince of Wales
Dinsdale LandenCapt. Weaver
John WoodvineHoward
Clive MortonDr. Roose
Robert FlemyngDr. Buzzard
Richard LeechMoore
Colin BlakelyButcher
Andrew FauldsMounted Boer
Edward BurnhamHenry Labouchere, Hanry Labouchere- RLRussell LewisWinston (age 7)
Directing · 2
- Richard Attenborough Director
- Ann Skinner Continuity
Writing · 1
- Carl Foreman Screenplay, Producer
Production · 1
- Miriam Brickman Casting
Camera · 2
- Gerry Turpin Director of Photography
- Ronnie Taylor Camera Operator
Editing · 1
- Kevin Connor Editor
Sound · 2
- Alfred Ralston Music
- Tom Buchanan Boom Operator
Art · 5
- Geoffrey Drake Production Design
- Donald M. Ashton Production Design
- Maurice Binder Main Title Designer
- William Hutchinson Art Direction
- John Graysmark Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Anthony Mendleson Costume Design
- Stuart Freeborn Makeup Department Head
- Biddy Chrystal Hair Department Head
Other crew · 3
- John Richardson Special Effects
- Vic Armstrong Stunt Double
- Cliff Richardson Special Effects
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