Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine
Rating: (12A)
Film
Blitz
In World War II, 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.
Runtime: 120 minutes
Director: Steve McQueen
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine
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