History/Comedy/Drama/Romance

Cast:  Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston

Run Time: 117 minutes

Rated:  R
(for some language and a scene of sexuality)

Showtimes:

May 26-31
Friday – 7:00
Saturday – 4:30 & 7:30
Sunday – 4:30 & 7:30
Monday – 4:30 & 7:30
Tuesday – 7:00
Wednesday – 1:00 & 7:00

The year is 1940, London. With the nation bowed down by war, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home. Realizing their films could use “a woman’s touch,” the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Although her artist husband looks down on her job, Catrin’s natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin). Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain, former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation.

“Stories to inspire a nation have long made up a sizable percentage of Hollywood schlock, and Their Finest deserves credit for exploring a woman’s role in such an effort.”  – Village Voice

“As polite, charming, and English as its star Gemma Arterton, who sails through the chaos and calamity with the good sense, pluck, and grace of a motherly angel.”  – San Diego Reader

“A war film, yes, and a film about empowerment and romance. But it’s also a movie about movies.”- Arizona Republic