The Forgotten Battle

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The Forgotten Battle

2024

2h 4m

Drama

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In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.

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Jason Flatt

But Why Tho?

Jan 16, 2023

7/10

The Forgotten Battle isn’t incredible or particularly special, other than being Netflix’s first Dutch film it has co-produced and the second most expensive Dutch film ever made.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Oct 21, 2022

3.5/5

The Forgotten Battle is a gripping war picture.

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Ezequiel Boetti

Otroscines.com

Nov 16, 2021

A welcome surprise from the Netherlands. [Full review in Spanish]

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Frank Wilkins

Reel Reviews

Nov 12, 2021

5/5

Sure to satisfy history buffs as well as fans of well-crafted personal journeys

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Oct 29, 2021

If you've been missing a spectacular but uncomplicated wartime epic, this is it.

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

Oct 27, 2021

4/5

Unflinching, brutal, terrifying, sad, and gut-wrenching, The Forgotton Battle is at times absolutely stunning.

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Kaitlyn F

@RT04466494 3 days ago

I went into this movie with no expectations. None. I was on a war movie kick and found one I hadn't seen and decided to give it a go. This ended up becoming one of my favorite war movies. The cinematography is outstanding, the acting is phenomenal, the story-lines are captivating. I will recommend this movie to anyone!

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Robert P

@Superbad 6 days ago

The forgotten Battle is a 4.5 star Movie!

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GJ T

@tacobell Jul 30, 2026

Not sure how this gets 100 rating. Quickly losing all respect for forgotten Tomatoes

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 14, 2026

Este filme tem elementos brilhantes, mas cada um deles é montado de forma tão incompetente que não consegue contar uma história coerente. Há simplesmente personagens demais pelos quais somos levados a nos importar, e embora eu entenda que os cineastas tentaram mostrar as diferentes perspectivas do caos gigantesco que foi a Segunda Guerra Mundial, a síntese das histórias não foi boa, e algumas não atingiram o impacto pretendido. O filme nunca decide se quer ser brutalmente realista ou melodramático e sentimental, e isso cria uma discrepância gritante no tom, na emoção e no impacto final.

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andrea C

@Charst Jun 22, 2026

Calzante e crudo dramma bellico a tinte europee che racconta una battaglia per l'appunto poco conosciuta nonostante la sua importanza. Le location sono spettacolari ed uniche; forniscono un contorno che in realtà diventa assolutamente centrale nel racconto. I personaggi, ognuno su un fronte diverso proprio come nei romanzi di Ken Follett, appassionano e vedono le loro storie intrecciarsi senza sosta in un turbinio di emozioni che incollano allo schermo. Tutte le sequenze di azione sono di altissima qualità e non hanno nulla da invidiare alle grandi produzioni USA. Il finale è anche molto emozionante, seppure non particolarmente sorprendente nei suoi risvolti. Uno dei migliori film bellici degli ultimi anni.

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Ismail S.

@angurt Mar 6, 2026

Amazing movie and great story with many angles. Super realistic battle scenes. Oscar worthy film. Highly recommended!

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In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.

Director: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Producer: Alain De Levita
Screenwriter: Paula van der Oest
Distributor: Epic Pictures
Production Co: Evangelische Omroep, Levitate Film, Caviar Film Financing
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Dutch
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 15, 2021
Runtime: 2h 4m

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