Testament of Youth
“Divided by war. United by love.”
Synopsis
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-11
Top Cast
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Alicia Vikander
Vera Brittain
Kit Harington
Roland Leighton
Taron Egerton
Edward Brittain
Colin Morgan
Victor Richardson
Dominic West
Mr. Brittain
Emily Watson
Mrs. Brittain
Hayley Atwell
Hope Milroy
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Leighton
Miranda Richardson
Miss Lorimer
Joanna Scanlan
Aunt Belle
Alexandra Roach
Winifred Holtby
Jenn Murray
Dorothy
Henry Garrett
George
Nicholas Le Prevost
Mr Leighton
Nicholas Farrell
Headmaster
Daisy Waterstone
Clare Leighton
Niamh Cusack
Sister Jones
Teresa Churcher
Passenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kent
- Screenplay & Story
- Juliette Towhidi, Vera Brittain
- Original Score
- Max Richter
- Original Title
- Testament of Youth
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Heyday Films, Nordisk Film Denmark, Lipsync Productions, BFI, Protagonist Pictures, Ingenious Media, Hotwells Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kent
Juliette Towhidi, Vera Brittain
Max Richter
Rob Hardy
Lucia Zucchetti
Rosie Alison, David Heyman
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy Bevan
Production Design
James Kent
Director
Rosie Alison
Producer
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
David Heyman
Producer
Juliette Towhidi
Writer
Rob Hardy
Director of Photography
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Testament of Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Testament of Youth about?
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
Who directed Testament of Youth?
Testament of Youth was directed by James Kent.
Who stars in Testament of Youth?
The principal cast of Testament of Youth includes Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton, Colin Morgan, Dominic West.
When was Testament of Youth released and how long is it?
Testament of Youth was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
How much did Testament of Youth make at the box office?
Testament of Youth grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Testament of Youth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Testament of Youth was composed by Max Richter.
Is Testament of Youth based on a book or true story?
Testament of Youth is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Vera Brittain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Testament of Youth?
Testament of Youth holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).