1917 (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, 1917 is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Sam Mendes, running about 119 minutes. “Time is the enemy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
Who’s in it. 1917 stars George MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield, Dean-Charles Chapman as Lance Corporal Blake, Mark Strong as Captain Smith and Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 1917 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $394.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1917 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1917 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1917 (2019)?
- In US, 1917 is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1917 worth watching?
- 1917 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 1917?
- 1917 stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott and Richard Madden.
- When was 1917 released?
- 1917 was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.