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Weekend at Dunkirk

1964·Movie
1h 59min·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Only once before, in The Longest Day, has a motion picture achieved such greatness !

In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that are closing-in from all directions.
World War IIDunkirk EvacuationFrench CinemaHistorical DramaTense AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenMelancholic ToneWar is Hell

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Is Weekend at Dunkirk worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Weekend at Dunkirk rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Weekend at Dunkirk?

1 h 59 min

Weekend at Dunkirk runs 1 h 59 min.

What language is Weekend at Dunkirk in?

FrenchGermanEnglish

It was made in French, with some German, English. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Weekend at Dunkirk?

11ATBECACHDEESFRINNLPTSE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Weekend at Dunkirk in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Weekend at Dunkirk use?

Stuka ScreamCharacter CatchphraseDeadpan SnarkerWar Is HellJust Following OrdersLove EpiphanyFeet-First IntroductionDeath from AboveRape Is a Special Kind of EvilGratuitous English

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Weekend at Dunkirk, including Stuka Scream, Character Catchphrase, Deadpan Snarker.