Went the Day Well?
Seen it?1942 | 92 min | War, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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
- Right up the alley of history and war-film fans and anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. A good follow-up to All Quiet on the Western Front or Paths of Glory.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something to relax to.
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti
- Leslie BanksOliver Wilsford
- Elizabeth AllanPeggy
- Frank LawtonTom Sturry
- Basil SydneyMajor Hammond / Kommandant Orlter
- Valerie TaylorNora Ashton
- Mervyn JohnsCharlie Sims
- Edward RigbyBill Purvis
- Marie LohrMrs. Dolly Fraser
- C. V. FranceThe Vicar Ashton
- David FarrarLieutenant Jung