Their Finest

2017 • 116 minutes
4.3
36 reviews
90%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

The year is 1940, Britain. With the nation devastated by the war, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home. Realizing their films could use 'a woman's touch,' the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Although her artist husband looks down on her job, Catrin's natural flair quickly gets her noticed by charming lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin). Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Battle of Dunkirk starring pretentious fading movie star Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation.

Ratings and reviews

4.3
36 reviews
A Google user
2 December 2017
Both funny and heartbreaking; a love letter to the movies.
Lyn Redman
16 June 2020
beautiful story. Interesting, heartwarming, fine acting.
Suzy
25 April 2021
Wonderfully written and acted, a hidden gem.