Atonement

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Atonement

Oct 2026

1h 58m

Drama

War

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Displaced from their home by U.S. military action during the early days of the Iraq War, the Khachaturian family finds refuge with relatives, gathering their three generations together under one roof. But when another bombing erupts nearby, they decide to return to their home across the city. As they navigate the war-torn streets of Baghdad, the family is trapped in a firefight between U.S. Marines and insurgents, and one Marine's split-second decision devastates the family. Years later, haunted by his time in Iraq and aided by a New Yorker journalist, the Marine seeks to reconcile with the Khachaturian matriarch and her surviving family members. Anchored by moving, unforgettable performances from Boyd Holbrook, Hiam Abbass, and Kenneth Branagh, Atonement is a powerfully human story about the immeasurable costs of war, exploring universal questions about guilt, redemption, and the nature of forgiveness.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

3 days ago

B

With its varying perspectives, Atonement is an intensely thoughtful, humanist drama that is somehow even more emotionally resonant than one might expect.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

5 days ago

3

A thoughtful reflection on a moment of war that destroyed a family and a warrior, as many do.

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

Oct 23, 2026

3.5/4

Takes you through all the stages of a jarring incident, its aftermath and the possibility of hope.

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Alex Maidy

JoBlo's Movie Network

5 days ago

7/10

Atonement is a good movie about a difficult subject that makes it accessible without being patronizing or condescending. A powerful story that is worth watching.

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

Oct 23, 2026

7/10

While an affecting film that does well to consider the messiness of the situation and platform fantastic performances, it’s difficult not to wonder if a feature film wasn’t the best route to present it as anything but a reductive "both sides" argument.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Oct 22, 2026

4.5/5

A movie of such rich humanity and honest emotion. One that doesn’t shy away from the reality of its subject matter. And one driven by three awards-worthy performances and an exciting first-time director who has made one of the year’s best films.

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Derrick

Oct 11, 2026

Great movie. The actors all did a very good job

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Allen Y

@RobocentricCEO Oct 21, 2026

This review is from a humanity science perspective by an Asian-American researcher--different from other, normal reviews. This is a thought-provoking movie for humanity scientists, with the following humanity science topics. The rise of the urban centers in the Middle East throughout the Golden Age of Islam, the historical invasions and conquests of Baghdad, and the glorious pasts of Baghdad. The people at the lower rank in social, economic, and political echelons suffering in war while the elites benefiting from war. PTSD and suicide stats among the Iraq war American veterans. The U.S. military adventurism and military industrial complex focusing on the Middle East in the early 21st century for a number of reasons. Ideological differences, the Middle East having petroleum, the cost of wars in the Middle East being acceptable for the U.S. If you're a serious about humanity science, this movie is worth watching for exploring the above humanity science topics.

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Anne M

@RT40580977 Oct 18, 2026

Such incredible acting in this wrenching story. It is not easy to watch the opening scenes but war is ugly. The emotional wreckage on both sides is deep and long lasting. Kenneth Branaugh with an American accent - weird but he does it. I highly recommend this movie but it will take time to process long after viewing.

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Nicholas K

@vonlicorice Oct 17, 2026

Hiam Abbass is incredible and I love the final shot.

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Bud R

@RoseBud007 Oct 14, 2026

I loved this movie. The first part of the film was so intense, and then it went somewhere else that was as emotional and gripping. Great performances too!

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Roy J

Oct 12, 2026

Straight forward movie, but very well acted. You root for a healthy resolution, and it's quite compelling yet simple drama to get to that resolution.

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Displaced from their home by U.S. military action during the early days of the Iraq War, the Khachaturian family finds refuge with relatives, gathering their three generations together under one roof. But when another bombing erupts nearby, they decide to return to their home across the city. As they navigate the war-torn streets of Baghdad, the family is trapped in a firefight between U.S. Marines and insurgents, and one Marine's split-second decision devastates the family. Years later, haunted by his time in Iraq and aided by a New Yorker journalist, the Marine seeks to reconcile with the Khachaturian matriarch and her surviving family members. Anchored by moving, unforgettable performances from Boyd Holbrook, Hiam Abbass, and Kenneth Branagh, Atonement is a powerfully human story about the immeasurable costs of war, exploring universal questions about guilt, redemption, and the nature of forgiveness.

Director: Reed Van Dyk
Producer: Trevor White, Tim White, David M. Wulf, Steven Demmler, Reed Van Dyk
Screenwriter: Reed Van Dyk
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: South Side Studios, Star Thrower Entertainment, Talon Entertainment Finance, Redline Entertainment (II)
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2026, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.7K
Runtime: 1h 58m

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