Dunkirk (2017)
Christopher Nolan's visceral WWII masterpiece recreates one of history's most extraordinary military rescues across land, sea, and air.
Dunkirk - Movie Information
- Original Title: Dunkirk
- Release Year: 2017
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: War, Action, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 47m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French, German
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 19, 2017 (Belgium - 16), July 21, 2017 (United States - PG-13), July 21, 2017 (Canada - PG), July 21, 2017 (United Kingdom - 12A), July 27, 2017 (Germany - 12), July 19, 2017 (France - TP), July 21, 2017 (India - UA), July 20, 2017 (New Zealand - M), July 20, 2017 (Australia - M), July 27, 2017 (Brazil - 14), July 27, 2017 (Mexico - B), August 31, 2017 (Italy - T), July 21, 2017 (Spain - 12), July 20, 2017 (South Korea - 12), September 1, 2017 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Dunkerque (FR), Dunkerque (ES), Դյունկերկ (AM), დანკირკი (GE), Dunkirk 2017 (JP), 鄧寇克大行動 (TW)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Syncopy, Dombey Street Productions
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Dunkirk - Plot
The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.
Dunkirk - Trailer
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When 400,000 men couldn't get home, home came for them.
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Dunkirk - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Christopher Nolan
Main Cast
- Fionn Whitehead
- Tom Hardy
- Mark Rylance
- Kenneth Branagh
- Cillian Murphy
- Barry Keoghan
- Harry Styles
- Aneurin Barnard
- Damien Bonnard
- Lee Armstrong
Writers
- Christopher Nolan
Producers
- Christopher Nolan
- Emma Thomas
Dunkirk - FAQs
Is Dunkirk based on a true story?
Yes, Dunkirk is based on the real Operation Dynamo, which took place between May 26 and June 4, 1940. Over 338,000 Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, in one of World War II's most remarkable military rescues.
Where can you stream or watch Dunkirk?
Dunkirk is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. Streaming availability may vary by region. Check JustWatch for the most current options in your area.
Why does Dunkirk have almost no dialogue?
Christopher Nolan deliberately minimized dialogue to place viewers inside the visceral, sensory experience of survival rather than relying on exposition. The film communicates fear, urgency, and chaos through Hans Zimmer's relentless score, Hoyte van Hoytema's immersive cinematography, and physical action rather than words.
Who are the main actors in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk stars Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, and Harry Styles. Each actor represents one of the film's three interwoven timelines — the Mole, the Sea, and the Air — covering the evacuation from different perspectives.
What is the age rating for Dunkirk?
Dunkirk is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it one of the few major war films to receive that rating. It contains intense sequences of war action and peril but avoids graphic gore, earning it a 12A rating in the United Kingdom and similar classifications in other countries.
Did Dunkirk win any awards?
Dunkirk won three Academy Awards at the 90th Oscars, taking home Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score, among other nominations across major awards ceremonies.
How long is Dunkirk and when was it released?
Dunkirk has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes). It was released in the United States on July 21, 2017, with its world premiere in Belgium and France on July 19, 2017. The film was produced on a budget of approximately $150 million.
What is Dunkirk about?
Dunkirk depicts the harrowing WWII evacuation of over 300,000 Allied soldiers trapped on the beaches of northern France in 1940. Told across three interlocking timelines — land, sea, and air — the film follows soldiers, a civilian sailor, and a Spitfire pilot as survival hangs by a thread.
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