Benediction (2021)
Benediction is a 2021 drama movie directed by Terence Davies, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi and Simon Russell Beale.
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
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What is Benediction about?
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
When was Benediction released?
Benediction was released on 23 December 2021.
How long is Benediction?
Benediction runs 2h 17m.
Who made Benediction?
Benediction was directed by Terence Davies.
Where can I watch Benediction?
Benediction is available on Hulu, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Benediction
Stream: Hulu
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jack Lowden as Siegfried Sassoon
- Peter Capaldi as Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
- Simon Russell Beale as Robbie Ross
- Jeremy Irvine as Ivor Novello
- Calam Lynch as Stephen Tennant
- Tom Blyth as Glen Byam Shaw
- Kate Phillips as Hester Gatty
- Gemma Jones as Hester Gatty (Older)
- Geraldine James as Theresa Thornycroft
- Ben Daniels as Dr. Rivers
- Edmund Kingsley as Rex Whistler
- Harry Lawtey as Bobby Andrews