Overlord

Set during World War II, this drama follows Tom, a young British recruit who is called up for military service. The story tracks his journey from the initial induction through the rigors of basic training and the monotony of troop movements. As he builds friendships with other soldiers and experiences a brief romance with a young woman, he faces a growing sense of dread while preparing for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

The film was directed by Stuart Cooper, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Christopher Hudson. This was the first of three films directed by Cooper, followed by The Disappearance and Rubdown. The cast features Brian Stirner in the lead role, alongside Davyd Harries, Nicholas Ball, Julie Neesam, Sam Sewell, and John Franklyn-Robbins. Produced by James Quinn for Joswend in the United Kingdom, the production utilized extensive archival footage from the Imperial War Museum.

The movie was well received by both professionals and general viewers. It holds a critics' rating of 8.2/10 based on 20 reviews, which is higher than the audience scores. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 7.1/10 from 3,700 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6.8/10 from 92 votes.