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Dunkirk: Plot, Cast, Ending & Where to Watch

2017 · United Kingdom · War, Action, Drama · 1h 47m · English

Dunkirk is a 2017 United Kingdom war film directed by Christopher Nolan. This guide covers the plot, full cast, an overview of the ending, where to watch, and similar films you might want next.

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Original Title
Dunkirk
Director
Christopher Nolan
Writers
Christopher Nolan
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 47m
Release
Jul 19, 2017
§ 01 Plot · 6 min read

Dunkirk Plot Summary

Dunkirk is a major port city in the department of Nord in northern France. It lies on the North Sea, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Belgian border. It has the third-largest French harbour. The population of the commune is about 86,000.

● Quick takeaway

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and…

§ 02 Cast · 6 roles

Cast and Characters

Fionn Whitehead headshot
Fionn Whitehead
as Tommy
Plays Tommy.
Tom Hardy headshot
Tom Hardy
as Farrier
Plays Farrier.
Mark Rylance headshot
as Mr. Dawson
Plays Mr. Dawson.
Kenneth Branagh headshot
as Commander Bolton
Plays Commander Bolton.
Cillian Murphy headshot
Cillian Murphy
as Shivering Soldier
Plays Shivering Soldier.
Barry Keoghan headshot
as George
Plays George.
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Ending Overview

How does Dunkirk end? Our spoiler-aware breakdown walks through the final act beat by beat — including the choices, motivations, and ambiguous final shot that viewers most often debate.

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Where to Watch Dunkirk

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Frequently Asked

What is Dunkirk about?

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.

Where can I watch Dunkirk?

See the Where to Watch section below for the current streaming, rental, and purchase options in your region.