Weekend at Dunkirk (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Weekend at Dunkirk is a drama and war film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 119 minutes. “Only once before, in The Longest Day, has a motion picture achieved such greatness !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that are closing-in from all directions.
Who’s in it. Weekend at Dunkirk stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Julien Maillat, Catherine Spaak as Jeanne, Georges Géret as Pinot and Jean-Pierre Marielle as Pierson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Weekend at Dunkirk has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weekend at Dunkirk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weekend at Dunkirk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weekend at Dunkirk (1964)?
- In CA, Weekend at Dunkirk is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Weekend at Dunkirk worth watching?
- Weekend at Dunkirk holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Weekend at Dunkirk?
- Weekend at Dunkirk stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, Georges Géret, Jean-Pierre Marielle and François Périer.
- When was Weekend at Dunkirk released?
- Weekend at Dunkirk was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.