---
title: "The Trench"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-trench-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27123
imdb_id: "tt0161010"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 113
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Trench (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-trench-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Trench" (1999).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: The Trench.
Year: 1999.
Genre: War and History.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Release Date (GB): 09/17/1999.
Writer/Director: William Boyd.
Cast: Paul Nicholls, Daniel Craig.
Plot:
Group of young British soldiers.
Setting: Eve of the Battle of the Somme, summer of 1916.
Timeframe: 48 hours leading up to the battle.
Context: The Battle of the Somme was the worst defeat in British military history.
Experience: Mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness.
Location: Confined to a trench on the front lines.
Draft 1:
        The Trench is a 1999 war and history film. Written and directed by William Boyd, the movie

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Boyd
- **Networks / Studios**: Portman Entertainment Group, British Screen, The Arts Council

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Craig** as *Sgt. Telford Winter*
- **Danny Dyer** as *Lance Cpl. Victor Dell*
- **James D'Arcy** as *Pte. Colin Daventry*
- **Paul Nicholls** as *Pte. Billy Macfarlane*
- **Julian Rhind-Tutt** as *2nd Lt. Ellis Harte*
- **Ciarán McMenamin** as *Pte. Charlie Ambrose*
- **Cillian Murphy** as *Rag Rookwood*
- **Ben Whishaw** as *Pte. James Deamis*
- **Adrian Lukis** as *Lt. Col. Villiers*
- **Tam Williams** as *Pte. Eddie Macfarlane*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Trench online?
The Trench is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Trench worth watching?
The Trench holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 113 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Trench and when was it released?
The Trench is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Trench?
The Trench was directed by William Boyd.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Trench — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27123)
- [The Trench (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0161010/fullcredits/)
- [The Trench (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trench_(film))
- [The Trench (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27123-the-trench/cast)

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