Listen to Britain
Synopsis
A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
É Tudo Verdade
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
- Screenplay & Story
- Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
- Original Title
- Listen to Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
H.E. Fowle, Fred Gamage
Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Stewart McAllister
Director
Humphrey Jennings
Writer
Stewart McAllister
Writer
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Fred Gamage
Director of Photography
Humphrey Jennings
Editor
Stewart McAllister
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Listen to Britain.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Listen to Britain.
TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? (TSPDT) - The 1,000 Greatest Films. A definitive meta-list aggregating thousands of critics' polls, historical rankings, and director top 10s to represent the ultimate critical consensus in cinema history. TSPDT 影史最伟大的1000部电影： 全球最权威的电影元榜单，由该网站汇总世界各大电影刊物历史评选结果及数千名影评人、学者的个人十佳榜单，通过算法加权计算得出的终极共识。 *片单说明：* 本片单只收录纯电影，以下剧集或迷你剧不予收录： • [#335] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#514] Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) • [#614] Edvard Munch (1974) • [#703] The Sorrow and the Pity (1969) • [#890] Elephant (1989) • [#925] Heimat (1984) • [#968] Doomed Love (1978) 以下作品在 TMDB 被拆分为多个独立电影条目；本片单按作品/章节顺序连续收录，且每个分拆条目均沿用同一 TSPDT 名次： • [#171] Dekalog (1989) — 展开为 10 部电影 • [#988] Olympia (1938) — 展开为 2 部电影 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-19 07:33:14 UTC+8)*
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
list2
top1000films
Harvard University's Suggested Film Viewing List Non-Fiction Films - (120): (2012)
Oscar Best Documentary Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Documentary Nominees
More Like Listen to Britain
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Listen to Britain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Listen to Britain about?
A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.
Who directed Listen to Britain?
Listen to Britain was directed by Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister.
Who stars in Listen to Britain?
The principal cast of Listen to Britain includes Leonard Brockington, Joseph Macleod, Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Myra Hess.
When was Listen to Britain released and how long is it?
Listen to Britain was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Listen to Britain?
Listen to Britain holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).