Set during the height of World War II in 1942, Allied follows Max Vatan (), a Canadian intelligence officer, and Marianne Beauséjour ( Marion Cotillard ), a fierce French Resistance fighter.
: Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Zemeckis ( Forrest Gump , Cast Away ), the movie blends old-school Hollywood romance with high-stakes espionage suspense.
The auditory contrast between quiet, whispered conversations of espionage and the sudden, booming chaos of London air raids benefits immensely from clear audio tracks.
After successful completion of their mission, they marry and settle in London, starting a family. However, their idyllic life is shattered when Allied intelligence informs Max that Marianne is suspected of being a German spy. Max is given 72 hours to prove her innocence or face the devastating consequence of having to execute her himself. This sets up a tense, psychological drama that questions trust, loyalty, and the nature of love in a time of deceit.
: Approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes).