The Somme(2005)
The Somme Synopsis
Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War. Told through the letters and journals of soldiers who were there.
The Somme (2005) is a drama and documentary film directed by Carl Hindmarch, released on November 14, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Tilda Swinton, Ed Stoppard, Paul Popplewell and Patrick Kennedy. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Hindmarch
- Writers:
- Mark Hayhurst, Carl Hindmarch
- Producers:
- Maciej Skalski, Michał Szczerbic
- Production:
- DSP, Channel 4 Television, National Geographic
- Status:
- Released
The Somme Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tilda Swinton
as Narrator (voice)
Ed Stoppard
as Captain Charlie May
Paul Popplewell
as Greenhalgh
Patrick Kennedy
as Sergeant Richard H. Tawney
Martin Hancock
as Andrews
Raymond Waring
as Lance-Corporal Sidney McCoy
- Robert Cambrinus
Robert Cambrinus
as Franz Cassel
William Beck
as Bundy
Key crew
Directed by Carl Hindmarch, written by Mark Hayhurst and Carl Hindmarch, produced by Maciej Skalski and Michał Szczerbic.
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The Somme Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Somme – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Somme online?
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The Somme (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Somme?
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The main cast of The Somme (2005) includes Tilda Swinton, Ed Stoppard, Paul Popplewell, Patrick Kennedy and Martin Hancock. The film was directed by Carl Hindmarch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Somme released?
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The Somme was released on November 14, 2005 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Somme worth watching?
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The Somme (2005) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.