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King and Country

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1964 | 85 min | War, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 The Guns of Navarone or Dunkirk, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: 25th Venice International Film Festival: Best Actor. Also nominated for 4 BAFTAs and 1 more Venice award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Losey

  • Dirk BogardeCapt. Hargreaves
  • Tom CourtenayPvt. Arthur Hamp
  • Leo McKernCapt. O'Sullivan
  • Peter CopleyColonel
  • Barry FosterLt. Webb
  • Barry JusticeLt. Prescott
  • James VilliersCapt. Midgley
  • Jeremy SpenserPvt. Sparrow
  • Vivian MatalonPadre
  • Keith BuckleyCorporal of Guard