Parade's End (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2012, Parade's End is a drama, war and romance film directed by Susanna White, running about 287 minutes.

What it’s about. In the years before the First World War, three Britons are drawn into fraught and ultimately tragic relations: Anglican Christopher Tietjens, second son of the lord of the manor of Groby, Yorkshire, who is a disconsolate, Tory statistician in London; Catholic Sylvia Satterthwaite, his promiscuous and self-centered socialite wife who has married him only to hide the fact that their son is not really his; and freethinking Valentine Wannop, a young suffragette and daughter of a lady novelist, who is torn between her idealism and her attraction to "Chrissy". As the war works a profound change on Europe, and Chrissy is badly wounded in France, the conflict shatters and rearranges the lives of all three principals, as well as virtually everyone else in their elite circle.

Who’s in it. Parade's End stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Christopher Tietjens, Rebecca Hall as Sylvia Tietjens, Adelaide Clemens as Valentine Wannop and Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Wannop, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Parade's End has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parade's End page.

If you liked it. Fans of Parade's End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Parade's End (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parade's End change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Parade's End worth watching?
Parade's End holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Parade's End?
Parade's End stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Adelaide Clemens, Miranda Richardson and Freddie Fox.
When was Parade's End released?
Parade's End was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 287 minutes.