Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- rugged
- tense
- sober
- war movie night
- military history viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a straightforward, modestly produced World War II action drama whose limited budget and performances kept it from standing out.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot follows British commandos whose survival depends on cooperation during a mission behind enemy lines.
The unit is tasked with destroying a German communication tower and obtaining intelligence in occupied Norway.
The film is based on the real-life activities of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando during World War II.
The operation moves from Dunkirk to the mountains of Nazi-occupied Norway, making hostile landscape central to the mission.
Films like Age of Heroes, and why
The Guns of Navarone
World War II commando mission, behind-enemy-lines action, squad brotherhood, and rugged military suspense
Where Eagles Dare
British soldiers undertaking a dangerous wartime mission amid enemy opposition and combat pressure
The Great Raid
Grounded World War II combat drama centered on a specialized unit and operational sacrifice
Movie Details
- Director
- Adrian Vitoria
- Release Date
- 2011-05-19
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (215)
Cast
- Sean Bean
- Izabella Miko
- Danny Dyer
- James D'Arcy
- Sebastian Street
- William Houston
- John Dagleish
- John Dagleish
- Rosie Fellner
- Erik Madsen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Age of Heroes about?
- British commandos cross enemy-held Norway to sabotage a vital German communications site in this rugged World War II mission thriller.
- What is Age of Heroes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Age of Heroes as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Age of Heroes violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Age of Heroes as brutal.
- What did critics think of Age of Heroes?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a straightforward, modestly produced World War II action drama whose limited budget and performances kept it from standing out.
- Which films are like Age of Heroes?
- Films with a similar feel include The Guns of Navarone, Where Eagles Dare, and The Great Raid.
- How long is Age of Heroes?
- Age of Heroes runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Age of Heroes?
- In United States, Age of Heroes streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
