Benediction (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, Benediction is a drama, war and history film directed by Terence Davies, running about 137 minutes. “Love is never still.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
Who’s in it. Benediction stars Jack Lowden as Siegfried Sassoon, Peter Capaldi as Siegfried Sassoon (Older), Edmund Kingsley as Rex Whistler and Simon Russell Beale as Robbie Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Benediction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $847.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 Benediction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benediction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benediction (2021)?
- In US, Benediction is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Benediction worth watching?
- Benediction holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benediction?
- Benediction stars Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi, Edmund Kingsley, Simon Russell Beale and Jeremy Irvine.
- When was Benediction released?
- Benediction was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.