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Dunkirk
MOVIHERO READ
Fast-moving action built for momentum. Best if a tense account of evacuation and survival.
74.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT 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.
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74.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dunkirk.
MoviHero lists July 19, 2017 as the release date for Dunkirk. Christopher Nolan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Fionn Whitehead as Tommy, Tom Hardy as Farrier, Mark Rylance as Mr. Dawson, Kenneth Branagh as Commander Bolton. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 19, 2017
GenresDrama · Action · War
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorChristopher Nolan
CastFionn Whitehead as Tommy, Tom Hardy as Farrier, Mark Rylance as Mr. Dawson, Kenneth Branagh as Commander Bolton
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Dunkirk right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Dunkirk runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 74.5/100 (7.449/10) from 18,089 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Dunkirk?
Soldiers wait on the beaches of Dunkirk while boats and aircraft become part of the effort to bring them home. The film keeps dialogue spare and uses several timelines to build pressure around the evacuation.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Soldiers wait on the beaches of Dunkirk while boats and aircraft become part of the effort to bring them home
02a tense account of evacuation and survival
03a war film driven by sound and immediate danger
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
Know the watch before you press play.
A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.
01Pacing8/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a tense account of evacuation and survival
02a war film driven by sound and immediate danger
THINK TWICE IF
01you need a single straightforward timeline
02you want extensive character backstories
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW
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PART OF A WATCH JOURNEY
Where Dunkirk fits.
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