"1917" is a 2019 epic war film set during World War I. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film follows two young British soldiers tasked with delivering a message to call off a doomed offensive attack. The film is known for its "one-shot" style, creating the illusion of being filmed in a single, continuous take. "1917" premiered in the UK on December 4, 2019, and was released in the United States on December 25, 2019, and in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2020. The film is a war and drama epic.
- Director: Sam Mendes
- Writers: Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns
- George MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Lance Corporal Blake
- Mark Strong as Captain Smith
- Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie
- Richard Madden as Lieutenant Joseph Blake
- Colin Firth as General Erinmore
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Colonel Mackenzie
"1917" was a critical and commercial success. It grossed over $446 million worldwide against a production budget of $90–100 million. The film holds an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 472 reviews. It won three Academy Awards: Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects. It also won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director at the Golden Globe Awards.
