Young Winston
Seen it?1972 | 149 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and 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 action fans and history buffs. If you loved True Grit or Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best English-Language Foreign Film. Also nominated for 3 Oscars and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Attenborough
- Simon WardWinston Churchill
- Peter CellierLe capitaine du 35e Sikhs
- Robert ShawLord Randolph Churchill
- Anne BancroftLady Jennie Churchill
- Jack HawkinsMr. Welldon
- Ian HolmGeorge E. Buckle
- Anthony HopkinsDavid Llyod George
- Edward WoodwardCaptain Aylmer Haldane
- John MillsGeneral Kitchner
- Patrick MageeGeneral Bindon Blood