Dunkirk Review (2017) — 86% Celluloid Score
Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2017 ·
Is Dunkirk worth watching?
Yes. Dunkirk (2017) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Dunkerque ダンケルク 덩케르크 敦刻尔克 敦克爾克大行動 ดันเคิร์ก Cuộc Di Tản Dunkirk دنكيرك
Theatrical release Where to watch
- fuboTV
- Paramount+
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Dunkirk by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Turkey | Netflix, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded war, action, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Dunkirk worth watching?
Yes — Dunkirk earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded war, action, drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Nolan’s visceral evacuation thriller — Murphy’s shivering soldier is a haunting study of combat trauma amid the ticking-clock structure.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).
What is Dunkirk about?
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.
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Critic Reviews
Dunkirk (2017) Review: Survival Against the Clock
★★★★☆
Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan's taut Second World War survival film, told across land, sea and air. A sensory triumph that keeps its characters at arm's length.
Yes. It is one of the most gripping war films of its era, best for viewers who want immersion and suspense rather than character drama or battlefield history.
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Dunkirk: frequently asked questions
Is Dunkirk worth watching?
Yes. Dunkirk (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Dunkirk?
In the United States, Dunkirk streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar in India; Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Dunkirk?
Dunkirk runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
What is Dunkirk rated?
Dunkirk is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, 13+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Cillian Murphy, Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh.
What is the Metascore for Dunkirk?
Metacritic's Metascore for Dunkirk is 94 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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