Testament of Youth (2015)
Kernel Score: 81% · 783 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: History, Drama, War
Released: 2015-01-16
Runtime: 129 minutes
Where to watch Testament of Youth
- Stream: Hulu
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Testament of Youth parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Testament of Youth is a PG-13 WWI drama depicting the horrors and grief of war, including nursing wounded soldiers and loss of loved ones.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts war injuries and the emotional toll of WWI casualties, seen through a nurse's perspective.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
James Kent
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
Testament of Youth FAQ
Is Testament of Youth good?
Testament of Youth has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 783 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Testament of Youth?
In the US you can stream Testament of Youth on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Testament of Youth OK for kids?
Testament of Youth is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Testament of Youth is a PG-13 WWI drama depicting the horrors and grief of war, including nursing wounded soldiers and loss of loved ones.
What movies are like Testament of Youth?
If you liked Testament of Youth, try Braveheart, The Last Full Measure, Born on the Fourth of July and 1917.