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Blitz

Blitz

A boy's journey. A mother's love. Miles of burning city between them.

20246.02h 0m

Overview

In World War II London, 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.

Directed by Steve McQueen
Written by Steve McQueen
Produced by Tim Bevan, Steve McQueen, Yariv Milchan
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Top Cast

Elliott Heffernan

Elliott Heffernan

George

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Rita

Benjamin Clementine

Benjamin Clementine

Ife

Paul Weller

Paul Weller

Gerald

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Albert

Harris Dickinson

Harris Dickinson

Jack

Kathy Burke

Kathy Burke

Beryl

Leigh Gill

Leigh Gill

Michael Davies

Mica Ricketts

Mica Ricketts

Jess

C

CJ Beckford

Marcus

Themes & Keywords

factorylondon, englandworld war iifloodingsingerracismtrainbiracialquestioninglondon blitz1940szealousmother son relationshipwonderanxioustrain stationtensesentimentalmelodramaticpowerfulsinceresympathetic

About Blitz

Blitz is a war, drama, history film released in 2024 exploring themes of factory, london, england, world war ii, flooding, singer, racism. Directed by Steve McQueen, it stars Elliott Heffernan, Saoirse Ronan, Benjamin Clementine. In World War II London, 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.

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