--- title: "New action-comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ is based on declassified files of the British War Department" date: "2024-04-17" modified: "2024-04-17" authors: - name: "Tessa Robinson" job_title: "Chief Emeritus, Former CIA" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/tessarobinson/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/the-ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare-official-clip/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "History" - "Movies and TV" - "War History" - "World War II" --- # New action-comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ is based on declassified files of the British War Department ![movie poster]() From the director of "Sherlock Holmes," and the producer of "Top Gun: Maverick," is a new-action comedy based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events. "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials, including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare. Directed and co-written for the screen by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, The Gentlemen, Wrath of Man), and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick, Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure), "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" stars Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Eiza González (Baby Driver), Alan Ritchson (TV’s Reacher), Alex Pettyfer (In Time), Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After series), Babs Olusamokun (Dune), Henrique Zaga (Beyond the Universe), Til Schweiger (Inglourious Basterds), with Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) and Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride). ## Official Clip from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJD0Rw_y9Qg Early reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 22 of 29 reviewers giving it five out of five stars on Rotten Tomatoes: ![The review praises "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," a true World War II story revealed through declassified documents in 2016. The reviewer acknowledges some silly moments in the dramatized narrative but emphasizes the importance of the mission in preventing a Nazi victory. They found satisfaction in seeing Nazis suffer and enjoyed the mix of tension and humor during covert actions. The reviewer appreciates the film for highlighting lesser-known acts of bravery and heroism from the war, expressing surprise and admiration for the story's intentional secrecy and impactful conclusion.]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ## Another trailer for your enjoyment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvwDen1Wrx8&t=2s "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" releases Friday, April 19 in theaters nationwide. Find a showing near you [here. ]() ## Author Tessa Robinson served as Editor in Chief for We Are The Mighty for 5.5 glorious years from January 2020 - May 2025. She spent over a decade with the federal government working in emergency management before reinventing herself as a writer courtesy of military life. Prior to WATM, Robinson served as Managing Editor for Spouse & Family at Military.com and Branded Content at Task & Purpose. She's the author of the New York Times Deployment Diary and founder of Humans on the Homefront. When she's not scrolling through social media aimlessly looking for stories, she's coaching her daughter's basketball team or playing baseball with her son. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]()