It Happened Here (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1966, It Happened Here is a drama, war and science fiction film directed by Kevin Brownlow, running about 101 minutes. “The German occupation of England” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. World War II, 1940. When the Nazi hordes invade and occupy Great Britain, the English citizens are soon divided between those who choose to submissively collaborate and those who are willing to fight.
Who’s in it. It Happened Here stars Pauline Murray as Pauline Murray, Sebastian Shaw as Dr. Richard Fletcher, Bart Allison as Skipworth and Frank Bennett as IAO Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, It Happened Here has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Happened Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened Here tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened Here (1966)?
- In GB, It Happened Here is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Happened Here worth watching?
- It Happened Here holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened Here?
- It Happened Here stars Pauline Murray, Sebastian Shaw, Bart Allison, Frank Bennett and Nicolette Bernard.
- When was It Happened Here released?
- It Happened Here was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.