Dunkirk

Name: Dunkirk
Director: Christopher Nolan
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Released: 2017-07-19
Rating: 7.8

July 19, 2017· 1h 47m

War Action Drama

Directed by

Christopher Nolan

Cast

Fionn Whitehead Tom Hardy Mark Rylance Kenneth Branagh Cillian Murphy Barry Keoghan +44 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.8

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.8

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

29 reviews·Last updated 9d ago

Peak Moment

The little ships arrive

8.9at 1h 21m

Lowest Moment

Confusing timeline jumps

6.8at 42m

Biggest Swing

The film recovers dramatically from its confusing middle act when the civilian rescue fleet arrives, transforming viewer frustration into emotional triumph

Dunkirk receives widespread critical acclaim for its technical mastery and immersive wartime experience, though some reviewers struggled with its non-linear structure and minimal character development. The film peaks emotionally with the arrival of the civilian rescue boats, delivering powerful moments of heroism despite narrative challenges.

29 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb