'71 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

'71

Release Date: Friday, February 27, 2015 Limited

Director: Yann Demange

Starring: Jack O'Connell • Sean Harris • Paul Anderson (XVIII) • Sam Reid • Charlie Murphy

R Action 1 hr, 39 m

3.53 / 5.0

42% WILL SEE 58% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: ’71 takes place over a single night in the life of a young British soldier (Jack O’Connell) accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971. Unable to tell friend from foe, and increasingly wary of his own comrades, he must survive the night alone and find his way to safety through a disorientating, alien and deadly landscape.

Action Thriller

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Who stars in '71 – Cast List

J
Jack O'Connell
... Gary

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, 28 Years Later
S
Sean Harris
... Captain Sandy Browning

Here Comes The Flood, Prometheus
P
Paul Anderson (XVIII)
... Sergeant Leslie Lewis
S
Sam Reid
... Lt. Armitage

2:22, The Legend of Molly Johnson
C
Charlie Murphy
... Brigid

Obsession, Meet the Blacks
S
Sam Hazeldine
... C.O.

Mechanic: Resurrection, Killers Anonymous
D
David Wilmot
... Boyle

Lies We Tell, The Guard
K
Killian Scott
... Quinn

Secret Invasion (series)

Who is making '71 – Crew List

A look at '71 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Yann Demange last helmed White Boy Rick and Anubis. The film's writer Gregory Burke last penned Unreasonable Behaviour.

Director: Yann Demange
Screenwriter: Gregory Burke

Studio: Roadside Attractions
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the '71

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2014

Completed

Changed '71 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence, disturbing images, and language throughout
Runtime: 1 hr, 39 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

'71 Trailers and Clips

'71

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'71 Release Date: When was the film released?

'71 was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 27 , 2015. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Focus, The Lazarus Effect and Outcast. As a limited release, '71 was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

'71 DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

'71 is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sunday, July 07, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of '71 today on Amazon.

'71 Digital Release Date

'71 is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.