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Britannic (2000): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Britannic is a 2000 historical drama directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, starring Amanda Ryan as Vera Campbell, David Lumsden and Edward Atterton. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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Britannic (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Genres
Drama , History , War , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Flashpoint
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Britannic About?

The premise of Britannic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Britannic, Titanic’s sister ship, meets the same tragic fate during World I. A British spy (Amanda Ryan) boards disguised as a governess to hunt a German saboteur, and falls for the ship’s chaplain (Edward Atterton). When a massive explosion tears the liner apart, their rivalry turns to a desperate fight for survival amid espionage and romance.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Britannic

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Britannic Cast & Characters

Amanda Ryan leads the cast as Vera Campbell, with David Lumsden as German Radio Operator and Edward Atterton as Reynolds. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith; 24 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Britannic Plot Summary

What happens in Britannic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Southampton, 1916, the HMHS Britannic — a sister ship to the Titanic — serves as a hospital vessel ferrying wounded Allied soldiers from the Gallipoli Campaign. Among the nurses aboard is Jacqueline Bisset as Lady Lewis, who travels toward Greece via Naples, where her husband has become Britain’s Ambassador. Traveling with her is Vera Campbell Amanda Ryan, her demanding governess who, haunted by the Titanic disaster four years earlier, faints during boarding and reveals to Captain Barrett John Rhys-Davies and First Officer Townsend Ben Daniels that she is a British Intelligence operative and that she suspects a German spy has sneaked aboard Britannic. Barrett is dismissive about a woman handling dangerous espionage work, while Townsend’s skepticism gradually gives way to a wary respect for Vera.

Full summary

The whole story of Britannic, scene by scene

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Videos

Britannic Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Britannic.

Britannic DVD Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Britannic?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the primary role of the HMHS Britannic in the film?
Cars

Cars in Britannic

4 cars on screen, including the unknown and the Renault FT.

  • unknown in Britannic unknown Minor role
  • Renault FT in Britannic Renault FT Background role
  • 1912 Unic 12/14 hp in Britannic 1912 Unic 12/14 hp Background role
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Details

Britannic Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Británica” and “Inimigos e Amantes”.

Also known as
  • Británica
  • Inimigos e Amantes
  • Força de Elite
  • Британник
  • ブリタニック
  • بریتانیک
  • Британик
  • Բրիտանիկ
  • Βρετανικός
  • 大不列颠
  • בריטניק
  • Британниц
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  • 烈血英伦

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FAQ

Britannic FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Britannic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Britannic?

Britannic runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Britannic released?

Britannic was released on January 10, 2000.

Who directed Britannic?

Britannic was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.

More films by Brian Trenchard-Smith

Who is in the cast of Britannic?

Britannic stars Amanda Ryan as Vera Campbell, David Lumsden as German Radio Operator and Edward Atterton as Reynolds, among 24 credited actors.

Where can I watch Britannic?

In the US, Britannic is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Britannic have a post-credit scene?

No. Britannic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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