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The Trench

5.319991h 38mMovieWarHistory

The Trench tells the story of a group of young British soldiers on the eve of the Battle of the Somme in the summer of 1916, the worst defeat in British military history. Against this ill-fated backdrop, the movie depicts the soldiers'…

DirectorWilliam Boyd
WriterWilliam Boyd
ProducersSteve Clark-Hall·Xavier Marchand

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Cast · Directed by William Boyd

DCDaniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Sgt. Telford Winter
DDDanny Dyer
Danny Dyer
Lance Cpl. Victor Dell
JDJames D'Arcy
James D'Arcy
Pte. Colin Daventry
PNPaul Nicholls
Paul Nicholls
Pte. Billy Macfarlane
JRJulian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Rhind-Tutt
2nd Lt. Ellis Harte
CMCiarán McMenamin
Ciarán McMenamin
Pte. Charlie Ambrose
CMCillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy
Rag Rookwood
BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Pte. James Deamis
ALAdrian Lukis
Adrian Lukis
Lt. Col. Villiers
TWTam Williams
Tam Williams
Pte. Eddie Macfarlane
ASAnthony Strachan
Anthony Strachan
Pte. Horace Beckwith
MMMichael Moreland
Michael Moreland
Pte. George Hogg

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The Trench — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Trench?

The Trench is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AcornTV and Acorn TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Trench on Netflix?

No, The Trench is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and AcornTV.

Is The Trench on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Trench is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Trench for free?

The Trench is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is The Trench based on a true story?

Yes — The Trench is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).