Blitz(2024)
A boy's journey. A mother's love. Miles of burning city between them.
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.
Movie: Blitz
Top 10 Billed Cast
George
Rita
Ife
Gerald
Albert
Jack
Beryl
Michael Davies
Jess
Video Trailer Blitz
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
'Blitz' | Scene at The Academy
'Blitz' with Saoirse Ronan, Steve McQueen & Elliott Heffernan | Academy Conversations
"Don't Send Me Away" Scene
"Winter Coat" Performed by Saoirse Ronan and Nicholas Britell
1940, London. This is the story of Blitz
An Inside Look
Banded together, asked to do our best
Behind Saoirse Ronan's Iconic 1940s Look
Celeste Performs "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!"
All 28 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
'Blitz' | Scene at The Academy - Featurette
'Blitz' with Saoirse Ronan, Steve McQueen & Elliott Heffernan | Academy Conversations - Featurette
"Don't Send Me Away" Scene - Clip
"Winter Coat" Performed by Saoirse Ronan and Nicholas Britell - Clip
1940, London. This is the story of Blitz - Teaser
An Inside Look - Featurette
Banded together, asked to do our best - Teaser
Behind Saoirse Ronan's Iconic 1940s Look - Behind the Scenes
Celeste Performs "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" - Clip
For George - Teaser
Now Streaming on Apple TV+ - Teaser
Paul Weller Performs "Family Piano" - Clip
Reconstructing the Blitz | Production Design - Behind the Scenes
Recreating War-Torn London in 1940 - Featurette
Saoirse Ronan Introduces Blitz - Featurette
Saoirse Ronan Reads Real Letters from World War II Blitz Survivors - Featurette
Saoirse Ronan Says Steve McQueen Brought Her Back to Work | TIFF 2024 - Featurette
Steve McQueen | Interview - Featurette
Steve McQueen and Hans Zimmer’s Boldest Collaboration Yet - Featurette
Steve McQueen Introduces Blitz - Featurette
Steve McQueen on Blitz - Featurette
Stories from World War II Blitz Survivors in London - Featurette
The Secret Behind Saoirse Ronan's Musical Performance in BLITZ | TIFF 2024 - Featurette
The sounds of Blitz - Featurette
We Are Parable Interview with BLITZ writer and director Steve McQueen - Featurette
We Are Parable x Apple Original Films present: BLITZ - Featurette
World premiere of Steve McQueen's Blitz opens the 68th BFI London Film Festival - Featurette
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