

Glorious 39
A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.
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Where is Glorious 39 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Acorn TV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About Glorious 39
Glorious 39 is a 2009 English-language war, drama and history film directed by Stephen Poliakoff. The cast is led by Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Glorious 39 was produced by Screen East Content Investment Fund, BBC Film, and Quickfire Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 20, 2009, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Writers
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Release date
- November 20, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- Screen East Content Investment Fund, BBC Film, Quickfire Films
Glorious 39 cast & crew
Glorious 39 was directed by Stephen Poliakoff and written by Stephen Poliakoff.
The cast features Romola Garai as Anne Keyes, Bill Nighy as Alexander Keyes, Julie Christie as Aunt Elizabeth, Eddie Redmayne as Ralph Keyes, Juno Temple as Celia Keyes, and David Tennant as Hector.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adrian Johnston, cinematography is by Danny Cohen, and it was produced by Barney Reisz and Martin Pope.
Is Glorious 39 worth watching?
Glorious 39 holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 94 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, Glorious 39 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Glorious 39

Romola Garai
Anne Keyes

Bill Nighy
Alexander Keyes

Julie Christie
Aunt Elizabeth

Eddie Redmayne
Ralph Keyes

Juno Temple
Celia Keyes

David Tennant
Hector

Charlie Cox
Lawrence

Jeremy Northam
Joseph Balcombe

Christopher Lee
Older Walter Page

Corin Redgrave
Oliver Page

Hugh Bonneville
Gilbert

Jenny Agutter
Maud
Glorious 39 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Glorious 39 in United States?
Glorious 39 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Glorious 39 in?
Glorious 39 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Glorious 39?
Glorious 39 runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Glorious 39 rated?
Glorious 39 is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 94 ratings.











