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Testament of Youth

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2015 | 129 min | History, Drama, War

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 history buffs. If you loved 1917 or Platoon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 93K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Kent

  • Alicia VikanderVera Brittain
  • Kit HaringtonRoland Leighton
  • Taron EgertonEdward Brittain
  • Colin MorganVictor Richardson
  • Dominic WestMr. Brittain
  • Emily WatsonMrs. Brittain
  • Hayley AtwellHope Milroy
  • Anna ChancellorMrs. Leighton
  • Miranda RichardsonMiss Lorimer
  • Joanna ScanlanAunt Belle