Rent Glorious 39 for FREE
+70,000 other titles and counting
- 1000's of films to stream instantly to your PC, TV or PS3TM at no extra cost
- NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
- FREE first class post for DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental

"Glorious 39" is set between present-day London and the idyllic British countryside in the time before the beginning of the Second World War. At a time of uncertainty and high tension, the story revolves around the formidable Keyes family, who are keen to uphold and preserve their very traditional way of life. The eldest .. Read more
| Starring | Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, David Tennant |
|---|---|
| Director | Stephen Poliakoff |
| Genres | Audio Descriptive, Drama, Romance, Thriller |
loading...
Read our interview with Poliakoff hereA political yarn â" sometimes creepy, sometimes daft â" in the Hitchcockian... read more on Time Out
- 63
- 5
A one-man genre
This was a bit disappointing - it was not cinematic enough, but was really a good two-part TV drama on the big screen. Afterwards, as I began to think about the... read more »
- 0
- 0
Disappointing from Poliakoff
Very disappointing for Poliakoff - some fairly good performances from main cast but did not 'grip' me as I had expected
- 0
- 0
Just watch out for the clues
This is a film that looks into the life of a wealthy family set in 1939. After watching the film, I listened to the commentary and was gobsmacked at the clues I... read more »
- 0
- 0
Glorious 39
Yes, I did like this film because I loved this period and the beautiful setting etc. The film began very well and I thought it would be really good. However, it... read more »
- 0
- 0
Very Dissapointing
Very dissapointing. Started off well but went downhill.
Great actors but weird story, didn't really understand the ending.
I won't... read more »
- 0
- 0
Get Immersed in Glorious 1939
If you only like high octane action blockbusters, then this really isn't for you. Glorious 39 is rewarding for those with the patience to wait for the ... read more »
- 0
- 0
Not so very glorious after all
At the outbreak of war, the adopted daughter of a wealthy aristocratic MP uncovers evidence that her family are involved in a plot to negotiate peace with ... read more »
- 0
- 0
Glorious Dahling!
Excellent cast deliver a suitably idiosyncratic story of British upper crust treachery leading up to the Second World War. There is genuine intrigue running ... read more »
- 1
- 0
Marmite.....but I love Marmite.
Glorious 39 offers a rather sinister view of family ties and loyalty. It is gorgeous to look at and revels in exploiting the excesses of the wealthy and ... read more »
- 0
- 1
Stale, Wooden, Slow and just Awful
Only watch this if you like war time drama and completely badly developed characters.
I can tell the makers of this drama were attempting to create a... read more »
- 2
- 1
Wonderfully elegant film...
Great cast, superbly acted and good cinematography. Slightly slow plot but I think we can forgive that.
Overall, a highly recommended film portraying... read more »