1917
“Time is the enemy.”
Synopsis
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-18
Top Cast
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George MacKay
Lance Corporal Schofield
Dean-Charles Chapman
Lance Corporal Blake
Mark Strong
Captain Smith
Andrew Scott
Lieutenant Leslie
Richard Madden
Lieutenant Blake
Claire Duburcq
Lauri
Colin Firth
General Erinmore
Benedict Cumberbatch
Colonel MacKenzie
Daniel Mays
Sergeant Sanders
Adrian Scarborough
Major Hepburn
Chris Walley
Private Bullen
Nabhaan Rizwan
Sepoy Jondalar
Jamie Parker
Lieutenant Richards
Tommy French
Private Butler
Paul Tinto
NCO Baker
Billy Postlethwaite
NCO Harvey
Richard McCabe
Colonel Collins
Justin Edwards
Captain Ivins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 76 DaysRoyal Film Performance
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 24, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$446.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.46x
+$346.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Sam Mendes
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- 1917
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Spain, India
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $446.1M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, New Republic Pictures, Neal Street Productions, Mogambo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Mendes
Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Sam Mendes
Thomas Newman
Roger Deakins, John Marzano
Lee Smith
Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Pippa Harris, Michael Lerman, Sam Mendes, Callum McDougall
Department Leadership Roster
David Crossman
Costume Design
Sam Mendes
Director
Jayne-Ann Tenggren
Producer
Pippa Harris
Producer
Michael Lerman
Producer
Sam Mendes
Producer
Callum McDougall
Producer
Lee Smith
Editor
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Design
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Greg Butler
Visual Effects Supervisor
Guillaume Rocheron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Little
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1917.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1917
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1917 about?
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
Who directed 1917?
1917 was directed by Sam Mendes.
Who stars in 1917?
The principal cast of 1917 includes George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden.
When was 1917 released and how long is it?
1917 was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of 1917?
1917 had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $446.1M at the worldwide box office (4.46 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 1917?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1917 was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1917?
1917 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).