Oh! What a Lovely War
Seen it?1969 | 144 min | Comedy, Music, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It collected a shelf of major awards, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Great Dictator or Help!, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but peril.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best English-Language Foreign Film. Won 5 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Art Direction, British Academy Film Awards: Best Cinematography, British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design and 1 more. Also nominated for 4 more BAFTAs and 1 DGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Attenborough
- Laurence OlivierField Marshal Sir John French
- Vanessa RedgraveSylvia Pankhurst
- Maggie SmithMusic Hall Star
- John MillsField Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
- Corin RedgraveBertie Smith
- Maurice RoëvesGeorge Smith
- Ian HolmPresident Poincare
- Juliet MillsNurse
- Michael BatesDrunk Lance Corporal
- Edward FoxAide to Field-Marshal Haig