Steve McQueen’s visually stunning Blitz offers a poignant tapestry of British life during World War II.

Saoirse Ronan stars as Rita, an East End mother who, fearing for her son George’s (Elliott Heffernan) safety during nightly air raids, makes the painful decision to send him to the countryside. However, George soon leaves the train, determined to return home to Stepney Green. As he navigates war-torn London, each encounter deepens his understanding of his world and the impact of the war on his fellow citizens. McQueen’s ensemble cast, including Kathy Burke, Harris Dickinson, and Stephen Graham, brings this turbulent period to life.

With Adam Stockhausen’s impeccable production design, Yorick Le Saux’s evocative cinematography, and Hans Zimmer’s sweeping score, Blitz is a powerful reflection on survival, family, and resilience in a time of crisis.