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Journey's End

Journey's End

War · Drama · Action · 2017

Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, a group of British officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer Stanhope, variously await their fate.

Movie details

Journey's End

“Innocence Lost... Courage Found”

2017 War · Drama · Action 1h 48m

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6.3 / 10

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Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, a group of British officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer Stanhope, variously await their fate.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Saul Dibb

Written by

Simon Reade

Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield

Raleigh

Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin

Captain Stanhope

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Osborne

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Hibbert

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Mason

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Trotter

Robert Glenister

Robert Glenister

The Colonel

Court is in session

Put Journey's End on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.