The War Below(2021)
“Hope runs deep.”
Overview
During World War I, a group of British miners are recruited to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs from below the German front in hopes of breaking the deadly stalemate of the Battle of Messines.
Director
J.P. Watts
Studio
Vital Pictures
Budget
$653K
Cast
Sam Hazeldine
as William Hawkin
Tom Goodman-Hill
as Hellfire Jack
Kris Hitchen
as Harold Stockford
Elliot James Langridge
as George MacDonald
Sam Clemmett
as Charlie MacDonald
Joseph Steyne
as Shorty
Sonny Ashbourne Serkis
as Henry
Anna Maguire
as Jane Hawkin
Andrew Scarborough
as Colonel Fielding
Douglas Reith
as Field Marshal Haig
Jake Wheeldon
as Captain Leonard Graves
Philip Correia
as Second Lieutenant David Kelly
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$653K
Production Companies
Vital Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War Below?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The War Below (2021).
What is The War Below about?▼
During World War I, a group of British miners are recruited to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs from below the German front in hopes of breaking the deadly stalemate of the Battle of Messines.
Who directed The War Below?▼
The War Below was directed by J.P. Watts and released in 2021. It is a war, drama, history film.
How long is The War Below?▼
The War Below has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The War Below?▼
The cast of The War Below includes Sam Hazeldine as William Hawkin, Tom Goodman-Hill as Hellfire Jack, Kris Hitchen as Harold Stockford, Elliot James Langridge as George MacDonald, Sam Clemmett as Charlie MacDonald and more.
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