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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

2018 · Movie · TV-14 · 124 min · ★ 7.4 · 74% critics

RomanceDramaHistory

A free-spirited writer travels into a story of wartime resilience by researching a remarkable book club formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII. As she seeks material for her writing, she builds a heartfelt connection with the group—and discovers their past.

Based on The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

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Details
Original title
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Years
2018
Release date
2018-04-19
Language
English
Rated
TV-14
Runtime
124 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
74/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (1,407 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this historical romantic drama if you like heartfelt mystery and WWII-era storytelling, with lush island scenery and a beloved book-club premise; Not for you if you want a close, line-by-line adaptation or a single steady mood throughout, and if you prefer straightforward dramas like The Dig or Darkest Hour.

Pros: captivating period drama; warm romance; strong ensemble | Cons: uneven pacing; book differences; mixed emotional tone

Themes

  • london, england
  • based on novel or book
  • world war ii
  • channel islands
  • book club
  • german occupation
  • historical fiction
  • period drama
  • reading a book
  • nazi occupation
  • 1940s
  • guernsey

Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Newell