Queen & Country
Seen it?2015 | 114 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In this sequel to Hope and Glory (1987), Bill Rohan has grown up and is drafted into the army, where he and his eccentric best mate, Percy, battle their snooty superiors on the base and look for love in town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$156K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Boorman
- Callum TurnerBill Rohan
- Caleb Landry JonesPercy Hapgood
- Pat ShorttRedmond
- David ThewlisSargeant Major Bradley
- Richard E. GrantMajor Cross
- Tamsin EgertonOphelia
- Vanessa KirbyDawn Rohan
- Aimee-Ffion EdwardsSophie Adams
- Brían F. O'ByrneRSM Digby
- Sinéad CusackGrace Rohan