Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk

Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk

Directed by Ben Mole

Produced by Picture Perfect

202087 min6.2 / 10

A tense WWII escape thriller centered on a boxer forced to fight for Nazi entertainment while his fellow POWs plan a desperate breakout.

Occupied France, 1940. A Nazi Commander discovers one of his prisoners, Danny is a champion boxer. He forces him to fight for his company's entertainment. But the POWs realise they can use these contests, as cover for an audacious breakout, before they re sent to Germany, where escape will be almost impossible. Their fate and freedom may all come down to how long Danny can keep fighting.

Questions people ask

  • Is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Surprise35

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Love30

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