Two young soldiers race across enemy lines, their desperate mission shaping a relentless, gritty, and epic journey.
Tense and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Netflix.
Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: brutal violence and some strong language.
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At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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