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Operation Mincemeat (2022)

โ€œDeception. The greatest weapon in war.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 834 votes 2h 8m pg-13 DramaHistoryWar

#162 of 226 films from 2022 #2834 of 3759 in drama

Directed by John Madden ยท Written by Michelle Ashford

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Overview

In 1943, two British intelligence officers concoct Operation Mincemeat, wherein their plan to drop a corpse with false papers off the coast of Spain would fool Nazi spies into believing the Allied forces were planning to attack by way of Greece rather than Sicily.

Cast

Colin Firthas Ewen Montagu
Matthew Macfadyenas Charles Cholmondeley
Kelly Macdonaldas Jean Leslie
Penelope Wiltonas Hester Leggett
Johnny Flynnas Ian Fleming
Jason Isaacsas Admiral John Godfrey
Mark Gatissas Ivor Montazac
Hattie Morahanas Iris Montazac
Paul Ritteras Bentley Purchase
Simon Russell Bealeas Winston Churchill
Lorne MacFadyenas Sgt. Roger Dearborn / Glyndwr Michael
Markus von Lingenas Adolf Clauss
Ruby Bentallas Connie Bukes
Alex Jenningsas John Masterman

Facts

Release dateApril 1, 2022
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1879016

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Questions

How long is Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Operation Mincemeat worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 834 votes, which places it #162 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 29%) and #2834 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat was directed by John Madden. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Miss Sloane (2016), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), Shakespeare in Love (1998).
Who stars in Operation Mincemeat?
Colin Firth as Ewen Montagu; Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Cholmondeley; Kelly Macdonald as Jean Leslie; Penelope Wilton as Hester Leggett; Johnny Flynn as Ian Fleming; Jason Isaacs as Admiral John Godfrey.
What is Operation Mincemeat rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Operation Mincemeat?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49761.

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