Fans stunned by Netflix war movie based on real-life events 'can't believe it's true'

Released in 2021, the war film Operation Mincemeat has left fans stunned as they can't believe it's based on real life events. Starring Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen Operation Mincemeat tells the story of the 1943 British intelligence operation that involved a dead man and tricking the German enemy. One review said: "A fantastic cast really underpins this historical drama.

Telling the story of one of the great Allied ploys to fool the Nazis ahead of the D-Day landings, it really goes to show how much could have gone wrong...



and there were so many other moving pieces I was not aware of. Highly recommended to those who enjoy a well-executed war drama." The movie tells the story of two British intelligence operatives who use the corpse of a homeless man and disguise him into a decoy Royal Marines officer.

By placing personal effects on him which hint at his career as a military captain, which claimed there was going to be a UK invasion of Greece instead of Sardinia, they crafted a masterful deception. Moviegoers have flocked to Rotten Tomatoes to express their opinions on this compelling cinematic achievement. One viewer shares: "A very intriguing film and comparable to the original.

I love fact-based movies and find this one exceptional." Another praises the film, saying: "A fantastic cast really underpins this historical drama. Telling the story of one of the great Allied ploys to fool the Nazis ahead of the D-Day landings, it really goes to show how much could have gone wrong.

..and there were so many other moving pieces I was not aware of.

Highly recommended to those who enjoy a well-executed war drama.", reports the Express . In 1939, Prime Minister Winston Churchill confirmed the allies were planning an attack on Sicily within the year, a move that was seen as predictable.

The British feared their invasion would be met with German defenses, leading them to devise a plan to mislead the enemy - Operation Mincemeat. Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen portray Ewen Montagu and Charles Cholmondeley, the real-life brains behind the mission, in performances that viewers have described as "heartfelt ". One viewer said: "Operation Mincemeat is content to rest on the considerable talents of its stars, Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen, but it lacks a flair for the dramatic that such a wild espionage plot truly deserves.

A similar review added: ". Another review added: "So much potential in terms of cast, talent and story, but in the end just dull and tedious..

" Director John Madden spoke to Empire about his well-received casting choices. He said: "If you want anyone on your side in a fight against Hitler, Colin Firth is a strong choice – smart, reliable, and really very nice..

. As soon as Michelle and I had figured our way through that, I sent it to Colin, and he became involved in it pretty quickly." In an unexpected twist, the British film was transformed into a Broadway musical, making its stage debut in March 2025, after first gracing the West End two years prior.

The original London cast returned for the Broadway rendition, which quickly became a massive hit. Following its initial preview, the show extended its run by four weeks due to popular demand. Since then, the show has been extended multiple times and is set to continue until February 2026.

For those eager to watch the gripping war film, Operation Mincemeat is available to stream on Netflix now..