The Trench
1999, English. Directed by William Boyd.
The Trench tells the story of a group of young British soldiers on the eve of the Battle of the Somme in the summer of 1916, the worst defeat in British military history. Against this ill-fated backdrop, the movie depicts the soldiers' experience as a mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness, confined to a trench on the front lines.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Trench is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- William BoydDirector
- Daniel CraigSgt. Telford Winter
- Danny DyerLance Cpl. Victor Dell
- James D'ArcyPte. Colin Daventry
- Paul NichollsPte. Billy Macfarlane
- Julian Rhind-Tutt2nd Lt. Ellis Harte
- Ciarán McMenaminPte. Charlie Ambrose
- Cillian MurphyRag Rookwood
- Ben WhishawPte. James Deamis
- Adrian LukisLt. Col. Villiers
- Tam WilliamsPte. Eddie Macfarlane
- Anthony StrachanPte. Horace Beckwith
- Michael MorelandPte. George Hogg
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1999
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- William Boyd
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What The Trench is based on
The Trench is based on a true story.
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The Trench: quick answers
Is The Trench worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Trench?
The Trench runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Trench have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Trench. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Trench parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Trench yet.
Which OTT platform is The Trench on?
The Trench is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Trench?
If you liked The Trench, try Dunkirk, Flyboys, The Longest Day.
Who directed The Trench?
The Trench (1999) was directed by William Boyd and stars Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer, James D'Arcy.
What is The Trench based on?
The Trench is based on a true story.