'71 (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
'71 is a 2015 action thriller directed by Yann Demange, starring Jack O'Connell, Sam Reid and Sean Harris. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Yann Demange
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is '71 About?
The premise of '71 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1971 Belfast, a young soldier is separated from his unit during a violent riot. Stranded and alone, he must survive a perilous night as he encounters both danger and unexpected alliances in the city's fractured landscape. Facing escalating tensions and struggling to find his way back to safety, he witnesses the brutal realities of the conflict and the complex loyalties that define the community.
'71 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- british soldier
- year 1971
- ireland
- belfast northern ireland
- automatic weapon
- beret
- child with a gun
- british army
- british military
- neo noir
- army vs civilians
- apostrophe in title
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- year as title
- army uniform
- northern ireland
- ira irish republican army
- child swears
- period drama
- riot
- soldier
- boy
- wound
- murder of a teenager
- murder of a child
- behind enemy lines
- raid
- showdown
- urban setting
- husband wife relationship
- lost
- presumed dead
- attempted murder
- strangulation
- suspense
- electronic music score
- spiral staircase
- interrogation
- home invasion
- revolver
- pistol
- bayonet
- assault rifle
- machine gun
- desperation
- apartment
- pub
- gunfight
- shootout
- chase
- foot chase
'71 Cast
Jack O'Connell leads the cast, with Sam Reid and Sean Harris. Directed by Yann Demange; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yann Demange
Also Starring in '71
· 3 more'71 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave '71 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
85 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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'71 Plot Summary
What happens in '71 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gary Hook, portrayed by Jack O’Connell, embarks on a profound journey as a fresh recruit in the British Army, parting ways with his much younger brother Darren, who resides in an orphanage. Their bond is evident, with Gary being all Darren has left, yet he feels compelled to enlist to provide for them both.
Full summary
The whole story of '71, scene by scene
'71 Box Office
'71 grossed $3.1 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.8 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $1.8M
'71 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of '71.
How Well Do You Know '71?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the lead role of Gary Hook in '71?
Cars in '71
10 cars on screen, including the 1970 Morris Oxford Series VI and the 1966 Vauxhall Cresta.
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1970 Morris Oxford Series VI Important role -
1966 Vauxhall Cresta Important role -
1960 Humber FV 1611 Minor role -
1971 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Hotspur Minor role
'71 Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Bag fjendens linjer” and “71”.
- Also known as
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- Bag fjendens linjer
- 71
- 71 - Esquecido em Belfast
- W potrzasku. Belfast '71
- Sobreviviendo
- ´71
- '71 - Hinter feindlichen Linien
- 迷失1971
- 71: Esquecido em Belfast
- 71: 벨파스트의 눈물
- 71: Pēdējais kareivis
- 暴亂夜
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- 1971-ieji
- 71-ва
- Chiến Tuyến '71
- ベルファスト71
- ’71
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Movies Like '71
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 1971, Belfast and Black '47.
'71 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of '71, each answered in a sentence.
How long is '71?
'71 runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was '71 released?
'71 was released on February 27, 2015.
Who directed '71?
'71 was directed by Yann Demange.
More films by Yann Demange Who is in the cast of '71?
'71 stars Jack O'Connell, Sam Reid and Sean Harris, among 7 credited actors.
How much did '71 make at the box office?
'71 grossed $3.1 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $1.8 million international).
How is '71 rated?
'71 has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does '71 have a post-credit scene?
No. '71 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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