This England (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1941, This England is a drama, romance and history film directed by David MacDonald, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.
Who’s in it. This England stars Emlyn Williams as Appleyard, John Clements as John Rookeby, Constance Cummings as Ann and Frank Pettingell as Gage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, This England has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This England page.
If you liked it. Fans of This England tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This England (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This England change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This England worth watching?
- This England holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This England?
- This England stars Emlyn Williams, John Clements, Constance Cummings, Frank Pettingell and Esmond Knight.
- When was This England released?
- This England was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.