Dunkirk (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, Dunkirk is an action, drama and war film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 107 minutes. “When 400,000 men couldn't get home, home came for them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dunkirk stars Fionn Whitehead as Tommy, Aneurin Barnard as Gibson, Lee Armstrong as Grenadier and Jack Lowden as Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Dunkirk has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $527M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dunkirk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dunkirk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dunkirk (2017)?
- In US, Dunkirk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dunkirk worth watching?
- Dunkirk holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dunkirk?
- Dunkirk stars Fionn Whitehead, Aneurin Barnard, Lee Armstrong, Jack Lowden and Harry Styles.
- When was Dunkirk released?
- Dunkirk was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.