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Poster for Brexit: The Uncivil War

Brexit: The Uncivil War

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2019 | 92 min | History, TV Movie, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 history buffs. If you loved All the Way or Milk, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Political strategist Dominic Cummings leads a popular but controversial campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union from 2015 up until the present day.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Emmy.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Toby Haynes

  • Benedict CumberbatchDominic Cummings
  • Rory KinnearCraig Oliver
  • John HeffernanMatthew Elliott
  • Oliver MaltmanMichael Gove
  • Richard GouldingBoris Johnson
  • Simon Paisley DayDouglas Carswell
  • Lee BoardmanArron Banks
  • Lucy RussellElizabeth Denham
  • Paul RyanNigel Farage
  • Kyle SollerZack Massingham