The Somme (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, The Somme is a drama and documentary film directed by Carl Hindmarch, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War. Told through the letters and journals of soldiers who were there.
Who’s in it. The Somme stars Tilda Swinton as Narrator, Ed Stoppard as Captain Charlie May, Paul Popplewell as Greenhalgh and Patrick Kennedy as Sergeant Richard H. Tawney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Somme has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Somme page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Somme tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Somme (2005)?
- In US, The Somme is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Somme worth watching?
- The Somme holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Somme?
- The Somme stars Tilda Swinton, Ed Stoppard, Paul Popplewell, Patrick Kennedy and Martin Hancock.