The courage of a city is the courage of its people
A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.
London Can Take It! (1940) is a documentary and war film directed by Humphrey Jennings, released on October 1, 1940 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Quentin Reynolds, King George VI of the United Kingdom and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
Quentin Reynolds
as Self - Commentator: War Correspondent, Collier's Weekly (voice)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
as Self - with Bombed Londoners (uncredited)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
as Self - with Bombed Londoners (uncredited)
Directed by Humphrey Jennings, written by Quentin Reynolds, produced by Alfred Duff-Cooper.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 27 ratings.
With the blitz already five weeks old, this short feature illustrates the determined stoicism of Londoners as they exchange their daytime garb for their nighttime one and prepare to man the city’s defences in preparation for the next visit by the Luftwaffe. What always impressed me with these documentaries is that despite all hell breaking loose, the electricity and the water supplies still seem to endure the…
Reviewed on July 27, 2025
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London Can Take It! (1940) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of London Can Take It! (1940) includes Quentin Reynolds, King George VI of the United Kingdom and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The film was directed by Humphrey Jennings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
London Can Take It! was released on October 1, 1940 and runs for 9m.
London Can Take It! (1940) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
