Saoirse Ronan’s Blitz: Release date, Trailer, plot, cast, & more About Steve McQueen’s World War II Drama

Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan stars in this upcoming Apple Original film directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen. Set in Nazi Germany-bombed London during the Second World War, Blitz is the story of a mother desperately looking for her lost son.

McQueen said, “Blitz is a movie about Londoners. It honours the spirit of what and how Londoners endured during the blitz, but also explores the true representation of people in London, while at its core is the story of a working-class family desperate to be reunited during times of war.”

The movie will open at the BFI London Film Festival in October of this year. “I could not be more thrilled that the BFI London film festival have invited us to open this year’s festival, and to celebrate the world premiere of Blitz in my hometown,” McQueen said.

In this article, we will provide information on where and when you can watch Blitz online. We'll also discuss the plot details, filming locations, the cast, and provide a trailer. Stay tuned for regular updates on this space.

Release date & Where to Watch

Blitz will be released in select theatres in the US and the UK on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024followed by a streaming release on Apple TV+ globally on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. It has a runtime of 120 minutes.

Plot

Blitz tells the story of George, a nine-year-old boy in London during World War II. His mother, Rita, sends him to safety in the English countryside. George is determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London. His adventure puts him in great danger while Rita looks for her missing son. Blitz re-creates London during the German blitzkrieg, also known as the “lightning war.”

Cast

• Elliott Heffernan as George
• Saoirse Ronan as Rita, George's mother
• Harris Dickinson as Jack
• Benjamin Clementine as Ife
• Kathy Burke as Beryl
• Paul Weller as Gerald, Rita's father
• Stephen Graham as Albert
• Erin Kellyman as Doris
• Leigh Gill as Mickey Davies
• Mica Ricketts as Jess
• CJ Beckford as Marcus
• Alex Jennings as Victor Smythe
• Joshua McGuire as Clive
• Hayley Squires as Tilda
• Sally Messham as Agnes

Trailer

Where was Blitz Filmed?

Blitz was filmed in the UK. Principal photography kicked off in London in November 2022. According to reports, filming locations included Chatham Dockyard in Kent County, Roupell Street (near Waterloo Station), River Thames in Wapping, East London, Greenwich, London, and Hull.

Behind the Scenes

Blitz is written, produced, and directed by Sir Steve McQueen. The production designer is Adam Stockhausen (Widows), the costume designer is Jacqueline Durran (Small Axe), the composer is Hans Zimmer (12 Years a Slave), the cinematographer is Yorick Le Saux (Little Women), and the makeup designer is Naomi Donne (No Time to Die). Other producers include Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Arnon Milchan, among others.