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A gripping war drama about the hours leading up to D-Day, Pressure is a tense and thought-provoking film that explores the crucial role of weather forecasting in the Allied invasion. With an all-star cast, including Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, this film is not to be missed.
Dir: Anthony Maras
Cast: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damian Lewis, Tamsin Topolski, Jojo Macari, Con O'Neill
101 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom, France · Cert 12A · English, German
IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 69/100 · TMDB 7.7/10 · Trakt 78%
Awards: 1 win total
The film Pressure tells the story of General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice in the 72 hours leading up to D-Day. With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, they must decide whether to launch the largest seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, and Kerry Condon, and is directed by Anthony Maras.
Pressure is a thriller, history, and war film, with a runtime of 101 minutes and a 12A certificate. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.3/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 69/100 on Metacritic. Viewers have also praised the film, with a score of 7.7/10 on TMDB and 78% on Trakt.
The film will be screened at the Hailsham Pavilion in Hailsham on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article. With its gripping storyline and outstanding performances, Pressure is a must-see for fans of war dramas and history enthusiasts alike.
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What viewers say
lucybennettresearch · 9/10
I can confirm that I did indeed feel the pressure 😮💨
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Rin J Tohsaka · 8/10
At first I wasn’t expecting much of Pressure since that one Tom Selleck tv movie of Ike D-Day except being more big budgeted. In the end it was better than I thought, Brendan Fraser is great as Eisenhower but Andrew Scott is pure phenomenal in scenes he in. One of the best thing about this movie is how they merge film footage with the real life actual landing of D-Day. If you’re a meteorologist who also a history fan, you will like this. Man…
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Fher98 · 6/10
Pressure At this point I’m starting to wonder how much more Hollywood can squeeze out of World War II. How obscure do we have to go next? The bartender who whispered into Churchill’s ear and convinced him to ally with Stalin? And yet, somehow, this one works. The story feels almost too specific to build a movie around, but the cast carries it. Andrew Scott is very good, and Brendan Fraser gives Eisenhower enough weight that you can feel the…
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ricardomjr · 7/10
*Pressão* transforma uma sala cheia de homens discutindo mapas, clima e estratégias em um suspense de verdade. Andrew Scott está ótimo, sustentando boa parte da tensão, enquanto o roteiro mostra que, antes das bombas, a guerra também é feita de dúvida, cálculo e decisões difíceis. Não é um filme de guerra convencional, e esse é um dos seus maiores méritos. Contido, tenso e muito bem atuado, *Pressão* me ganhou mais pela atmosfera do que pelo…
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mattyb35 · 10/10
Fantastic movie, intensity built up until the final moment. Shows a side of D-Day not everyone would have known about. Great cast and acting!
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Davezn · 7/10
A fascinating film. Who could know just how critical the weather would be in the D Day landings. 👍 The tension keeps you on the edge of your seat... Is Group Captain Stag right or wrong? What a weight of responsibility for Stag and his meteorologists! Well worth a watch. 👍
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fasterfilmcritic · 7/10
A story about weather forecasting on D-Day does not sound like an interesting one, and yet that is exactly what Pressure is. Strong performances across the board and the weight of impossible decisions turn this into an effective chamber drama. While the film occasionally simplifies complex events and leans into dramatic confrontation, those choices rarely undermine its effectiveness. It may be a small-scale film, but the tension and significance…
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nasser_azizi_34be73 · 8/10
I wanna study Meteorology and change the fucking climate
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