Battle for the Western Front | Watch Online & Full Details
🎬 Title: Battle for the Western Front
Victory is measured in inches.
Story: Inspired by Canuck WWI flying ace Billy Bishop, two young soldiers crash the front lines in August 1918. With the Allies detained, their platoon must desperately hold out alongside legendary Anishinaabe sniper Francis "Peggy" Pegahmagabow.
⭐ Rating: 6.1 (25 votes)
📅 Release date: 2022-10-06
⏱️ Runtime: 1h 30m
🎭 Genres: War
🎬 Director: Aaron Huggett
✍️ Writer: Aaron Huggett
🌍 Countries: Canada
🏢 Production companies: Electric Motion Pictures
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $1,500,000
👥 Cast: Michael Lake (Young Man), Christopher Cordell (Bench), Sylvain Plasse (Sylvain – French Farmer), Somerville Black (Bethany), Aaron Huggett (CEF Officer), Corey Chainey (German Soldier), Sam Biskey, Julian Seguin, Adam Daniel Mezel, Kyle Naylor
Editor’s note: A brief editor’s note on Battle for the Western Front (2022): Firmly a War piece, but with a personal touch. With Aaron Huggett at the helm, the film feels purposeful and well-paced. Standout turns from Michael Lake, Christopher Cordell, Sylvain Plasse keep it engaging even in quieter stretches. Clocking in at 1h 30m, the pacing is controlled, with room to breathe. Reception is mixed; it works best if you’re in the mood for its specific tone. Its tagline — “Victory is measured in inches.” — actually reflects the film’s intent. Worth a watch for the craft alone, even beyond the genre appeal.
