'71
Seen it?2014 | 99 min | Thriller, Action, Drama, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 likes to be kept guessing, action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Crying Game, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 122K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Crying Game
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed military drama.
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
Weeknight WatchAnother military action film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
In the Land of Saints and Sinners Sunday Safe BetAnother action film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Foreigner Sunday Safe BetAnother action film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Siege of Jadotville Sunday Safe BetAnother war drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Yann Demange
- Jack O'ConnellGary Hook
- Sean HarrisCaptain Sandy Browning
- Paul AndersonSergeant Leslie Lewis
- Sam ReidLt. Armitage
- Sam HazeldineC.O.
- Barry KeoghanSean Bannon
- Charlie MurphyBrigid
- Richard DormerEamon
- Killian ScottQuinn
- Babou CeesayCorporal