Atonement
Based on Dexter Filkins’ resonant New Yorker article of the same name, about Marine Lu Lobello, haunted by memories of a deadly incident in Baghdad, whose journey of guilt and remorse leads him to reach out to Nora, the sole surviving member of the family he believes he may have harmed.
Directed by Reed Van Dyk · War · Drama · 118 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Reed Van Dyk
Writer
Reed Van Dyk
Studio
Star Thrower Entertainment / Redline Entertainment
Release
2026-10-02
Runtime
118 min
Genres
War, Drama
Full Plot
A US Marine returns to Iraq to make amends with those affected by an incident involving his unit in 2003. He aims to find forgiveness and closure for past actions. The story explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of war.
Cast & Characters
Lou D'Alessandro
Boyd Holbrook
Michael Reid
Kenneth Branagh
Mariam Khachaturian
Hiam Abbass
Nora
Gheed Saleh
Assad
Majd Eid
Nicky
Tahseen Dahis
Nora
Gheed
Anna
Yara Bakri
Pat
Kalama Epstein
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Atonement was based on a New Yorker article by Dexter Filkins?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Principal photography began in Dallas, Texas?
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Did You Know that Cinematographer Jon Peter shot the film on 16mm?
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Did You Know that Atonement had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival?
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of September 9, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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Atonement has a runtime of 118 min.
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Atonement was directed by Reed Van Dyk.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
Critics praised the movie's emotional depth and its exploration of the human cost of war. Reviewers noted that it gives Frankie Boyle credit for his acting and highlights James McAvoy's performance as a standout feature. The reviewer also enjoyed Kenneth Braganagh's American accent improvement.
From the trailer's comments
"Not only will America come to your country and kill all your people, but what's worse, I think, is that they'll come back 20 years later and make a movie about how killing your people made their soldiers feel sad." - Frankie Boyle
@agoodday9247 · 682 likesNot to be confused with Atonement, the 2007 film with Keira Knightley and James McAvoy.
@sphinxtheeminx · 127 likesFinally a movie that gives Boyd Holbrook to really shine with his acting.
@blackgold63 · 50 likesKenneth Brahnaghs American accent has definitely improved!
@quasimojo777 · 28 likesThese are the kind of movies I would like to see. The ones that deeply move you after leaving your seat.
@millerdane · 7 likesthank god —a film about what war is mostly like. tragic.
@marvinmushroom53 · 2 likesI see Kenneth Branagh, I click.
@MrKernkraft4000 · 4 likesThis trailer hit me in the feels.
@sutats · 1 likes
