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Benediction

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2021 | 137 min | Drama, History, War

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% 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
Made for history buffs. If you loved War Horse or The Zone of Interest, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $847K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 120K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terence Davies

  • Jack LowdenSiegfried Sassoon
  • Peter CapaldiSiegfried Sassoon (Older)
  • Simon Russell BealeRobbie Ross
  • Jeremy IrvineIvor Novello
  • Calam LynchStephen Tennant
  • Tom BlythGlen Byam Shaw
  • Kate PhillipsHester Gatty
  • Gemma JonesHester Gatty (Older)
  • Geraldine JamesTheresa Thornycroft
  • Ben DanielsDr. Rivers