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Blitz

PG-1320242hSteve McQueen
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 71

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"A boy's journey. A mother's love. Miles of burning city between them."

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

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FactoryLondon, EnglandWorld War IiFloodingSingerRacismTrainBiracialLondon Blitz1940s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Blitz (2024) about?

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

Who stars in Blitz?

Blitz stars Elliott Heffernan (George), Saoirse Ronan (Rita), Benjamin Clementine (Ife), Paul Weller (Gerald), Stephen Graham (Albert). The film was directed by Steve McQueen.

How long is Blitz?

Blitz has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated PG-13.

Is Blitz worth watching?

Blitz holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of War, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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