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Blitz

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2024 | 120 min | War, Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences 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 history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or 1917, 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.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 199K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steve McQueen

  • Elliott HeffernanGeorge
  • Saoirse RonanRita
  • Benjamin ClementineIfe
  • Paul WellerGerald
  • Stephen GrahamAlbert
  • Harris DickinsonJack
  • Kathy BurkeBeryl
  • Leigh GillMichael Davies
  • Mica RickettsJess
  • CJ BeckfordMarcus