Battle of Britain
Never was so much owed by so many to so few.
1969 • 132 min • War · History · Action · Drama
Synopsis
In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 68 Audience · 357 · 49%
In the summer of 1940, the Royal Air Force faces overwhelming odds against the German Luftwaffe in a desperate struggle for control of the skies over Britain. This historical drama chronicles the pivotal air battles that ultimately prevented a Nazi invasion.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Intense aerial combat sequences
- Depicts the realities of war, including death
- Some moments of tension and suspense
What it models well
- Courage in the face of adversity
- Teamwork and sacrifice
- Historical understanding
Talk about it after
- The realities of war and its impact on soldiers and civilians
- The importance of air power in defense
- The concept of fighting for freedom
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Battle of Britain. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Guy Hamilton • Crew: James Kennaway, Wilfred Greatorex
Harry Andrews
Senior Civil Servant
Michael Caine
Squadron Leader Canfield
Trevor Howard
Air Vice Marshal Keith Park
Curd Jürgens
Baron von Richter
Ian McShane
Sgt. Pilot Andy
Kenneth More
Group Capt. Baker
Laurence Olivier
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Nigel Patrick
Group Capt. Hope
Christopher Plummer
Squadron Leader Colin Harvey
Michael Redgrave
Air Vice Marshal Evill
Trailers & clips
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1969) | The Polish Pilots | MGM
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1969) | Pilot Loses Family In the Blitzkrieg | MGM
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1969) | The Spitfire Squadron Defends Britain | MGM
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1969) | Opening Scene | MGM
Official Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIt's 1940 and the ebullient Reichsmarschall (Hein Riess) arrives in his powder blue uniform to inspire his invincible Luftwaffe in their imminent reduction of the RAF to a pile of bombed out aerodromes and blazing aircraft. Across the channel, Sir Hugh Dowding (Sir Laurence Olivier) is trying to organise His Majesty's forces - outnumbered by something like four to one, to thwart that ambition.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersStirring chest beater for those prepared to indulge. You don't need me to give you a history lesson here, Battle Of Britain, much like 98% of all war movies is a glossed up extension of an historical event, if you want history then go read all the serious historian comments instead. Wanna read about a film?…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (357)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0064072
