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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

2024·Movie
2h 0min·R
66
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

War, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Discover the first special forces mission in history.

During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization — the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.
Wartime Espionage ThrillerHistorical BiopicEnsemble Cast ActionBritish Wit & GritUnderdog Military OperationGuy Ritchie StyleTrue Story AdaptationHigh-Octane CombatStylized Period DramaIntelligent War Movie

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare legally?

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is included with a subscription to Netflix and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare?

2 h 0 min

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare runs 2 h 0 min.

Is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare?

Critics62
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare higher (71) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$30 million

No. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.

What language is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare in?

EnglishGermanSpanishYorubaItalian

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish, Yoruba, Italian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare use?

Sticky FingersLightning BruiserEstablishing Character MomentVillainous RescueSmoking Barrel BlowoutAnd the Adventure ContinuesPet the DogSatchel SwitcherooAccent Slip-UpYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessBlood KnightDeep Cover Agentand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, including Sticky Fingers, Lightning Bruiser, Establishing Character Moment.