The Somme
2005, English. Directed by Carl Hindmarch.
Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War. Told through the letters and journals of soldiers who were there.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 14 November 2005
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mark Hayhurst, Carl Hindmarch
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The Somme runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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The Somme is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Somme?
If you liked The Somme, try They Shall Not Grow Old, Journey's End, Before Dawn.
Who directed The Somme?
The Somme (2005) was directed by Carl Hindmarch and stars Tilda Swinton, Ed Stoppard, Paul Popplewell.