Dunkirk vs 1917
Which movie? Pick one and see how the world splits.
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks 1917 over Dunkirk by just 54% to 46%. 1917 is #128 of the 1,800 movies in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 by Sam Mendes. Dunkirk is #186, and #10 of the 13 by Christopher Nolan.
The case for each
Dunkirk: Christopher Nolan's 2017 film of the 1940 evacuation of Allied soldiers from the French beaches, told on land, sea and air over three timelines. Little dialogue, Hans Zimmer's ticking score, three Oscars.
1917: Sam Mendes's 2019 World War I film: two British soldiers must cross no man's land to stop an attack, filmed to look like one continuous shot. Won three Oscars, including cinematography for Roger Deakins.
Side by side
| Dunkirk | 1917 | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #186 | #128 |
| Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genre | Action / Drama / History | Drama / War |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Sam Mendes |
| Running time | 106 min | 119 min |