Tomorrow, When the War Began

A tense, propulsive survival story that thrusts ordinary teens into guerrilla warfare, blending action with raw emotion and a haunting sense of loss.

Directed by

Stuart Beattie

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

Starring

Caitlin Stasey, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Phoebe Tonkin

Tagline

Where were you when everything changed?

Overview

Ellie Linton, a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Survival, coming-of-age, war, friendship

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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