Went the Day Well? (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1942, Went the Day Well? is a thriller and war film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, running about 88 minutes. “Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Who’s in it. Went the Day Well? stars Leslie Banks as Oliver Wilsford, Marie Lohr as Mrs. Dolly Fraser, Basil Sydney as Major Hammond / Kommandant Orlter and Edward Rigby as Bill Purvis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Went the Day Well? has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Went the Day Well? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Went the Day Well? tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Went the Day Well? (1942)?
- In US, Went the Day Well? is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Went the Day Well? worth watching?
- Went the Day Well? holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Went the Day Well??
- Went the Day Well? stars Leslie Banks, Marie Lohr, Basil Sydney, Edward Rigby and C. V. France.
- When was Went the Day Well? released?
- Went the Day Well? was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.