---
title: "Allied"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/allied-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 369885
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Allied (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/allied-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Allied is a 2016 film centered on the experiences of an intelligence officer during the Second World War. The narrative begins in 1942, when the officer travels to North Africa and encounters a female French Resistance fighter. The two individuals collaborate on a dangerous mission that takes them behind enemy lines. Following their time in North Africa, the story shifts to London, where the pair reunites. Once they are established in England, their personal relationship faces significant challenges. The plot explores how the intense pressures of the ongoing war impact their connection and test their bond. By focusing on the intersection of professional duty and personal intimacy, the film depicts the complications faced by those working in intelligence during this period of global conflict. The story highlights the difficulties of maintaining trust while operating under the constant strain of wartime circumstances, ultimately examining the resilience of their relationship as they navigate the uncertainties of their shared history and the demands of their respective roles in the resistance and intelligence efforts.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An intelligence officer encounters a French Resistance fighter in 1942 North Africa."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Robert Zemeckis
- Stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard

### Caveats & Content Note
- The relationship is tested by the pressures of war
- Tone & Suitability: Rated R for content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romance, thriller, drama, action, war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Zemeckis
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, GK Films, ImageMovers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brad Pitt** as *Max Vatan*
- **Marion Cotillard** as *Marianne Beauséjour*
- **Jared Harris** as *Frank Heslop*
- **Simon McBurney** as *S.O.E. Official*
- **Lizzy Caplan** as *Bridget Vatan*
- **Daniel Betts** as *George Kavanagh*
- **Matthew Goode** as *Guy Sangster*
- **Camille Cottin** as *Monique*
- **Michael McKell** as *German Officer at Anfa Café*
- **August Diehl** as *Hobar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in 1942.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Steve Knight.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It is classified as an action, drama, war, romance, and thriller film.

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