The Day Mountbatten Died (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2019, The Day Mountbatten Died is a documentary film directed by Sam Collyns, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. On 27 August 1979, Lord Mountbatten, great uncle to Prince Charles, was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Three others were killed on the boat that day, including two teenage boys. Later that afternoon, in a second strike, the IRA killed 18 British soldiers, across the border in Northern Ireland. Forty years on, this is the story of that remarkable Bank Holiday Monday – movingly told by those directly affected by it.
Who’s in it. The Day Mountbatten Died stars Bill Paterson as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Day Mountbatten Died sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day Mountbatten Died page.
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- Where can I watch The Day Mountbatten Died (2019)?
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- Is The Day Mountbatten Died worth watching?
- The Day Mountbatten Died holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Day Mountbatten Died?
- The Day Mountbatten Died stars Bill Paterson.
- When was The Day Mountbatten Died released?
- The Day Mountbatten Died was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.