'71

6.8
Moderate
20141h 39m

Directed by

Overview

A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.

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Set against the turmoil of the Troubles, this 2014 war thriller from director Yann Demange tracks a young British soldier stranded on the streets of Belfast after his unit leaves him behind during a chaotic riot. As night falls, he must survive a maze of hostile territory and shifting allegiances. Blending action, drama, and white-knuckle tension, the film delivers a taut, immersive survival story marked by realism and dread. Its themes of confusion, loyalty, and the human cost of sectarian conflict suit viewers who appreciate gritty, suspenseful historical thrillers. The film carries a MagicMovieScore of 6.8.

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Top Cast

Jack O'Connell - Gary Hook in '71

Jack O'Connell

Gary Hook

Sean Harris - Captain Sandy Browning in '71

Sean Harris

Captain Sandy Browning

Paul Anderson - Sergeant Leslie Lewis in '71

Paul Anderson

Sergeant Leslie Lewis

Sam Reid - Lt. Armitage in '71

Sam Reid

Lt. Armitage

Sam Hazeldine - C.O. in '71

Sam Hazeldine

C.O.

Barry Keoghan - Sean Bannon in '71

Barry Keoghan

Sean Bannon

Charlie Murphy - Brigid in '71

Charlie Murphy

Brigid

Richard Dormer - Eamon in '71

Richard Dormer

Eamon

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Movie Info

Release Date

October 10, 2014

Runtime

1h 39m

Rating

R

Genres

Action, Drama, Thriller, War

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