Their Finest (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2017, Their Finest is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 117 minutes. “In the fight for freedom everyone played a part.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During the Blitz of World War II, a female screenwriter works on a film celebrating England's resilience as a way to buoy a weary populace's spirits. Her efforts to dramatise the true story of two sisters who undertook their own maritime mission to rescue wounded soldiers are met with mixed feelings by a dismissive all-male staff.

Who’s in it. Their Finest stars Gemma Arterton as Catrin Cole, Sam Claflin as Tom Buckley, Bill Nighy as Ambrose Hilliard / Uncle Frank and Jack Huston as Ellis Cole, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Their Finest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Their Finest page.

If you liked it. Fans of Their Finest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Their Finest (2017)?
In US, Their Finest is available to 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 Their Finest worth watching?
Their Finest holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Their Finest?
Their Finest stars Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston and Helen McCrory.
When was Their Finest released?
Their Finest was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.