JJ Rosales
4/10This was made in 99 but also seemed like it should’ve been made in the 60’s and shown on AMC when I walked into my grandpa’s house..
Reviewed on October 24, 2026
The Trench(1999)
5.3(113)1h 38m1999-09-17
WarHistory
The Trench Synopsis
The Trench tells the story of a group of young British soldiers on the eve of the Battle of the Somme in the summer of 1916, the worst defeat in British military history. Against this ill-fated backdrop, the movie depicts the soldiers' experience as a mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness, confined to a trench on the front lines.
The Trench (1999) is a war and history film directed by William Boyd, released on September 17, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer, James D'Arcy and Paul Nicholls. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- William Boyd
- Writers:
- William Boyd
- Producers:
- Steve Clark-Hall
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Pierce-Roberts
- Composer:
- Evelyn Glennie
- Production:
- Portman Entertainment Group, British Screen, The Arts Council, Bonaparte Films Ltd, Skyline Films, Galatée Films, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
The Trench (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Trench before you stream it.
The Trench Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Craig
as Sgt. Telford Winter
Danny Dyer
as Lance Cpl. Victor Dell
James D'Arcy
as Pte. Colin Daventry
Paul Nicholls
as Pte. Billy Macfarlane
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as 2nd Lt. Ellis Harte
Ciarán McMenamin
as Pte. Charlie Ambrose
Cillian Murphy
as Rag Rookwood
Ben Whishaw
as Pte. James Deamis
Adrian Lukis
as Lt. Col. Villiers
Tam Williams
as Pte. Eddie Macfarlane
Anthony Strachan
as Pte. Horace Beckwith
Michael Moreland
as Pte. George Hogg
Key crew
Directed by William Boyd, written by William Boyd, produced by Steve Clark-Hall.
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The Trench Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 113 ratings.
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The Trench – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trench online?
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The Trench (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Trench?
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The main cast of The Trench (1999) includes Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer, James D'Arcy, Paul Nicholls and Julian Rhind-Tutt. The film was directed by William Boyd. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trench released?
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The Trench was released on September 17, 1999 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Trench worth watching?
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The Trench (1999) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Trench?
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