Movie
This England
1941 · 84 min
A stately, patriotic sweep through centuries of village life, earnest and reassuring rather than gripping, made to steady nerves in wartime.
- Directed by
- David MacDonald
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Starring
- Emlyn Williams, John Clements, Constance Cummings
- Overview
- Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.
- How it feels
- Measured and easy to follow.
- About
- War, survival, freedom, family
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.
Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.
Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)
Add to a list: This England
In the USNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
- Directed by
- David MacDonald
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Starring
- Emlyn Williams, John Clements, Constance Cummings
