1917

1917, a 2019 British war film, directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who also co-wrote it with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, immerses viewers in World War I. Partially inspired by stories from Mendes' grandfather, the film follows two young British lance corporals, William Schofield played by George MacKay, and Tom Blake portrayed by Dean-Charles Chapman. Their mission is to deliver a crucial message to call off a doomed offensive following the German army's strategic withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich. The movie also features Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch in supporting roles. Produced by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Callum McDougall, and Brian Oliver, with cinematography by Roger Deakins, the film premiered in the UK on December 4, 2019, and was released in the United States on December 25, 2019, by Universal Pictures, and in the UK on January 10, 2020, by Entertainment One. It achieved significant box office success, grossing $446.1 million worldwide.