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The Forgotten Battle

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2021 | 126 min | War, History, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% 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 Schindler's List or Nuremberg, 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 6 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 144K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

  • Gijs BlomMarinus van Staveren
  • Jamie FlattersWilliam Sinclair
  • Susan RadderTeuntje Visser
  • Theo Barklem-BiggsJohn
  • Jan BijvoetDoctor Visser
  • Marthe SchneiderJanna
  • Ronald KalterDirk Visser
  • Scott ReidNigel
  • Robert NaylorBill
  • Tom FeltonTony Turner