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Testament of Youth
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Patiently paced, emotionally heavy drama that takes its time. Best if a wartime story from a nurse’s perspective.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTestament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of th…
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Release snapshot for Testament of Youth.
MoviHero lists January 16, 2015 as the release date for Testament of Youth. James Kent is the listed director. The listed cast includes Alicia Vikander as Vera Brittain, Kit Harington as Roland Leighton, Taron Egerton as Edward Brittain, Colin Morgan as Victor Richardson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 16, 2015
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorJames Kent
CastAlicia Vikander as Vera Brittain, Kit Harington as Roland Leighton, Taron Egerton as Edward Brittain, Colin Morgan as Victor Richardson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Testament of Youth right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Testament of Youth runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 815 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Testament of Youth?
Vera Brittain’s plans for university and a life with the people she loves are interrupted by the First World War. Nursing and bereavement make Testament of Youth a personal account of what the war takes from a generation.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Vera Brittain’s plans for university and a life with the people she loves are interrupted by the First World War
02a wartime story from a nurse’s perspective
03a period drama about love and loss
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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01Pacing4/10
02Emotional Impact8/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a wartime story from a nurse’s perspective
02a period drama about love and loss
THINK TWICE IF
01you want action to lead the film
02you are avoiding stories about bereavement
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The lesson the WWI taught us that we shouldn't let it fade away.”
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“I remember really enjoying the 1979 BBC dramatisation of this Vera Brittain memoir of her experiences as the Great War took hold of Britain at…”
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