Weekend at Dunkirk
1964, French. Directed by Henri Verneuil.
Only once before, in The Longest Day, has a motion picture achieved such greatness !
In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that are closing-in from all directions.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Henri VerneuilDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoJulien Maillat
- Catherine SpaakJeanne
- Georges GéretPinot
- Jean-Pierre MariellePierson
- François PérierAlexandre
- Pierre MondyDhéry
- Ronald Howardle capitaine Robinson
- Dominique Zardile caporal-chef réceptionniste
- Marie DuboisHélène, la femme d'Atkins
- Christian BarbierPaul
- Jean-Paul Roussillonle gouape
- Paul Préboistle soldat qui boit
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1964
- Original title
- Week-end à Zuydcoote
- Country
- France, Italy
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What Weekend at Dunkirk is based on
Weekend at Dunkirk is based on Week-end at Zuydcoote (1949) by Robert Merle, published by Éditions Gallimard.
1949
Week-end at Zuydcoote
By Robert Merle
Published by Éditions Gallimard
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Weekend at Dunkirk: quick answers
Is Weekend at Dunkirk worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Weekend at Dunkirk?
Weekend at Dunkirk runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Weekend at Dunkirk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Weekend at Dunkirk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Weekend at Dunkirk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Weekend at Dunkirk is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Weekend at Dunkirk on?
Weekend at Dunkirk isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Weekend at Dunkirk?
If you liked Weekend at Dunkirk, try Paisan, The 12th Man, Battle of the Bulge.
Who directed Weekend at Dunkirk?
Weekend at Dunkirk (1964) was directed by Henri Verneuil and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, Georges Géret.
What is Weekend at Dunkirk based on?
Weekend at Dunkirk is based on Week-end at Zuydcoote (1949) by Robert Merle, published by Éditions Gallimard.