War Requiem (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1989, War Requiem is a drama and war film directed by Derek Jarman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A film with no spoken dialogue, just follows the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem, which include WWI soldier poet Wilfred Owen's poems reflecting the war's horrors. It shows the story of an Englishman soldier (Wilfred Owen) and a nurse (his bride) during World War I. It also includes actual footage of contemporary wars (WWII, Vietnam, Angola, etc.)
Who’s in it. War Requiem stars Nathaniel Parker as Wilfred Owen, Tilda Swinton as The Nurse, Laurence Olivier as The Old Soldier and Patricia Hayes as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, War Requiem has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Requiem page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Requiem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Requiem (1989)?
- In GB, War Requiem is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is War Requiem worth watching?
- War Requiem holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War Requiem?
- War Requiem stars Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes and Rohan McCullough.
- When was War Requiem released?
- War Requiem was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.