Get to know the actual people and events that inspired Steve McQueen's new film "Blitz," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Blitz,” loosely gripping, doesn’t tap into our collective idea of what a war film is so much as it does the youthful, perilous journeys through 19th century Britain of Charles Dickens.

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Blitz’ director Steve McQueen and star Saoirse Ronan talk about creating esoteric authenticity for World War II London.

Director Steve McQueen’s war drama about a defiant boy’s journey home was released in theaters on Nov. 1. Now, you can watch “Blitz” from home for free with a trial on Apple TV.

You can watch Blitz for free by taking advantage of an Apple TV+ seven-day free trial, which will give you access to the film and all other content on the platform. You can cancel anytime but if you wish to continue your subscription after the seven days, you'll pay the usual subscription price of £8.99 per month.

Blitz ( now streaming on Apple TV+) grabs hold of you in the opening seconds and never lets go. This is no surprise – it’s a Steve McQueen film, after all. The real surprise may be how McQueen, who challenged us so mightily with Shame,