Dunkirk (2017)
Kernel Score: 85% · 17,361 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: War, Action, Drama
Released: 2017-07-19
Runtime: 107 minutes
Is Dunkirk worth watching?
Worth watching. Nolan tells the Dunkirk evacuation as three interlocking stories on land, sea and air, with tension and little dialogue. It is immersive and tightly made, though it keeps you at a distance from its characters.
Watch it if you
- like war films about survival
- enjoy ticking-clock tension
- want a lean, intense film
Skip it if you
- want deep character drama
- dislike non-linear timelines
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Dunkirk
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Dunkirk parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Dunkirk is a PG-13 WWII war film depicting the real evacuation of Allied soldiers, with intense combat sequences.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense, realistic war violence including bombings, drowning, and soldiers under fire.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Dunkirk
If you liked Dunkirk, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- 1917 (2019) — 92%: Another immersive, technically daring war film
- Greyhound (2020) — 86%: Tense, lean story of a convoy under threat
- The Longest Day (1962) — 87%: Big, classic account of a pivotal battle
- Darkest Hour (2017) — 85%: Wartime British drama from the same period
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) — 79%: Naval story of men under pressure
- Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) — 85%: Thoughtful war film seen from the other side
Director
Cast
- Fionn Whitehead as Tommy
- Tom Hardy as Farrier
- Mark Rylance as Mr. Dawson
- Kenneth Branagh as Commander Bolton
- Cillian Murphy as Shivering Soldier
- Barry Keoghan as George
- Harry Styles as Alex
- Aneurin Barnard as Gibson
- Damien Bonnard as French Soldier
- Lee Armstrong as Grenadier
Dunkirk FAQ
Is Dunkirk worth watching?
Worth watching. Nolan tells the Dunkirk evacuation as three interlocking stories on land, sea and air, with tension and little dialogue. It is immersive and tightly made, though it keeps you at a distance from its characters.
Where can I watch Dunkirk?
In the US you can stream Dunkirk on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dunkirk OK for kids?
Dunkirk is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Dunkirk is a PG-13 WWII war film depicting the real evacuation of Allied soldiers, with intense combat sequences.
What movies are like Dunkirk?
If you liked Dunkirk, try 1917, Greyhound, The Longest Day and Darkest Hour.