Testament of Youth(2015)
“Divided by war. United by love.”
Overview
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
Director
James Kent
Studio
BBC Film
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Alicia Vikander
as Vera Brittain
Kit Harington
as Roland Leighton
Taron Egerton
as Edward Brittain
Colin Morgan
as Victor Richardson
Dominic West
as Mr. Brittain
Emily Watson
as Mrs. Brittain
Hayley Atwell
as Hope Milroy
Anna Chancellor
as Mrs. Leighton
Miranda Richardson
as Miss Lorimer
Joanna Scanlan
as Aunt Belle
Alexandra Roach
as Winifred Holtby
Jenn Murray
as Dorothy
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Heyday Films • Nordisk Film Denmark
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Where can I watch Testament of Youth?▼
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What is Testament of Youth about?▼
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
Who directed Testament of Youth?▼
Testament of Youth was directed by James Kent and released in 2015. It is a history, drama, war film.
How long is Testament of Youth?▼
Testament of Youth has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Testament of Youth?▼
The cast of Testament of Youth includes Alicia Vikander as Vera Brittain, Kit Harington as Roland Leighton, Taron Egerton as Edward Brittain, Colin Morgan as Victor Richardson, Dominic West as Mr. Brittain and more.
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