Benediction (2021)
Overview
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
Where to watch Benediction
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | MUBI, Britbox | YouTube | YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +6 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +6 |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | — | — |
| Poland | CDA | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Benediction in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Benediction about?
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality. Benediction is a Drama, History, War movie, released on 2021-12-23, runtime 137 minutes.
Is Benediction worth watching?
TMDB users rate Benediction 6.1 out of 10 from 91 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Benediction?
In the United States, Benediction streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Terence Davies
Cast
- Jack Lowden as Siegfried Sassoon
- Peter Capaldi as Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
- Simon Russell Beale as Robbie Ross
- Jeremy Irvine as Ivor Novello
- Calam Lynch as Stephen Tennant
- Tom Blyth as Glen Byam Shaw
- Kate Phillips as Hester Gatty
- Gemma Jones as Hester Gatty (Older)
- Geraldine James as Theresa Thornycroft
- Ben Daniels as Dr. Rivers
- Edmund Kingsley as Rex Whistler
- Harry Lawtey as Bobby Andrews
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Sources
Details and the 6.1/10 rating from Benediction on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.