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1990

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A human drama set against a World War II backdrop and focussing on the crew of a US Eighth Air Force B-17 bomber, stationed in England. They have completed 24 dangerous bombing missions and are about to set out for the one mission that will allow them to go back home to a heroes' welcome. Read more

Starring	Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Sean Astin, Harry Connick Jr.
Director	Michael Caton-Jones
Genres	Drama

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- "...MEMPHIS BELLE is a grand and rousing adventure....The vigorous young cast enhances the excitement of the flight sequences, which are spectacular..."
- 8029
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  - 0
  Evocative Film
  
  We really enjoyed this - it has a slow beginning, concentrating on building up the characters and the reason for the film; it was filmed at Duxford in England, ... read more »
  
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  - Anna Gudge
  - Suffolk, England
  - 08 Jul 2004 at 15:32
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- - 0
  - 0
  Great Movie
  
  An enjoyable film set in Britain during WW2 - good, likeable characters. Seen it before, but still an exciting film to watch.
  
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- - a customer
  - 09 Nov 2011 at 01:22
- - 0
  - 0
  reconstruction of aviation at war - memphis belle
  
  Avaiation at wat the flying fortress is the actuality which is recommended and below is my review. ( You can rent this see AVIATION) Note that in the memphis ... read more »
  
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- - ovid
  - 34 reviews
  - Reading
  - 26 Jun 2010 at 15:39
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  Good War Film
  
  Quite a good movie, based on fact, there was really a Memphis Belle, plenty of action, sit back relax and enjoy a evening entertainment.
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Joby
  - 82 reviews
  - Uckfield
  - 16 Sep 2009 at 18:43
- - 0
  - 0
  Memphis Belle
  
  Borrowed this to look at planes again. Did not really rate it second time around (after many years).
  
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- - suro
  - 4 reviews
  - Isle of Man
  - 10 May 2009 at 06:57
- - 0
  - 0
  Worth a rent.
  
  This isn't normally the sort of film that I'd watch but the wife asked me to rent it!
  
  I found it a bit slow and irritating; some of the ... read more »
  
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- - Wodjar
  - 5 reviews
  - Newport
  - 29 Mar 2009 at 18:50
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  - 0
  One of the best aerial combat fims
  
  While Memphis Belle is one of the best aerial combat films ever made the enjoyment of the film is marred by the over-the-top characterisations of some of the ... read more »
  
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- - Michael
  - Hampshire
  - 13 Oct 2008 at 11:46
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  memphis belle
  
  it was a very goood film to watch
  
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- - teza
  - 4 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 03 May 2008 at 02:22
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  - 0
  Memphis Belle
  
  Never fails. A movie to suit everyone.
  
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- - JimT
  - 7 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 06 Mar 2008 at 08:14
- - 3
  - 0
  First to 25
  
  A very good film if you are interested in the life of a bomber cew during the second world war.
  
  The Memphis belle was the first 8th air force crew to... read more »
  
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- - KHRANDRASS
  - 163 reviews
  - Cheadle
  - 29 Jan 2008 at 15:41
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  II was a big fan of Memphis Belle
  
  When I was 15, I was totally enthralled with WWII aircraft. I built several models of these airplanes, B-17's included. So I was a big fan of Memphis Belle ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Brighton
  - 17 Apr 2007 at 15:53
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- - 6
  - 0
  Evocative Film
  
  We really enjoyed this - it has a slow beginning, concentrating on building up the characters and the reason for the film; it was filmed at Duxford in England, ... read more »
  
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- 9756
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Anna Gudge
  - Suffolk, England
  - 08 Jul 2004 at 15:32
- - 6
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  wow what a film
  
  this is about the 5-6 time iv seen this film and it still does it for me,its the story of the crew of the Memphis belle and there final sortie into Germany.read more »
  
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- - andrew hobbs
  - herts, england
  - 06 Apr 2007 at 08:37
- - 3
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  First to 25
  
  A very good film if you are interested in the life of a bomber cew during the second world war.
  
  The Memphis belle was the first 8th air force crew to... read more »
  
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- - KHRANDRASS
  - 163 reviews
  - Cheadle
  - 29 Jan 2008 at 15:41
- - 2
  - 0
  Very atmospheric - ...
  
  Very atmospheric - great care was taken when the film was made to make the aircraft seem as realistic as possible. The cast were well-suited to their roles. ... read more »
  
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- - Jesspuss#1
  - READING
  - 30 Jan 2004 at 12:59
- - 1
  - 0
  Good War Film
  
  Quite a good movie, based on fact, there was really a Memphis Belle, plenty of action, sit back relax and enjoy a evening entertainment.
  
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- 811343
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Joby
  - 82 reviews
  - Uckfield
  - 16 Sep 2009 at 18:43
- - 0
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  A wonderful film. Make sure you also watch.....
  
  If you enjoyed this film I would stongly suggest that you see Britain at War in Colour. Make sure it is the DVD version because one of the extras is a ... read more »
  
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- 110230
- - a customer
  - Wiltshire, England
  - 03 Jun 2005 at 08:51
- - 0
  - 0
  Golden Oldie
  
  I watched it when i was young and enjoyed it still brill now
  
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  - north wales
  - 05 Jun 2005 at 19:20
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  - 0
  Great Film
  
  I remember watching this film at the cinema and totally enjoying it. Although it?s been shown on TV a few times as well, I never get bored watching it. I ... read more »
  
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- - Paul
  - MK
  - 22 Jun 2005 at 07:38
- - 0
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  Fantastic
  
  One of the best world war 2 films I and many others have seen!! can't get any better than this.
  
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- - a customer
  - Edinburgh
  - 04 Apr 2006 at 17:43
- - 0
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  Brilliant
  
  This film is based on a true story, however if you see the documentary of the Memphis Belle you will see events potrayed in the film are much more dramatic than... read more »
  
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- - John
  - West Midlands
  - 25 May 2006 at 22:44

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Critics' reviews
- "...MEMPHIS BELLE is a grand and rousing adventure....The vigorous young cast enhances the excitement of the flight sequences, which are spectacular..."
- 8029
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- In East Anglia, 1943, the crew of an American B17 bomber prepare for their 25th daylight mission: if they return alive,... read more on Time Out
- 43567
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...Stoltz is likably earnest....Matthew Modine is crisply cool-headed....Billy Zane is dashing..."
- 8030
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Sentimental drama that is a throwback to war films of an earlier era.
- 30406
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38

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- Memphis Belle
  
  A human drama set against a World War II backdrop and focussing on the crew of a US Eighth Air Force B-17 bomber, stationed in England. They have completed 24 dangerous bombing missions and are about to set out for the one mission that will allow them to go back home to a heroes' welcome....