Jack Lowden plays Siegfried Sassoon, Peter Capaldi plays older Sassoon, and Simon Russell Beale plays Dr Rivers in Terence Davies’ biopic ‘Benediction’.
Main cast
- Siegfried Sassoon (young)Jack LowdenMain
- Siegfried Sassoon (older)Peter CapaldiMain
- Dr. W.H.R. RiversSimon Russell BealeMain
Supporting cast
- Ivor NovelloJeremy IrvineSupp
- Hester GattyKate PhillipsSupp
- Stephen TennantCalam LynchSupp
- Wilfred OwenMatthew TennysonSupp
- Glen Byam ShawTom BlythSupp
- AdaGemma JonesSupp
- T.E. LawrenceTommy Charles-CollinsSupp
Guest & voice
- MotherLinda MarloweGuest
- Edith SitwellJulianne WhiteGuest
- Thomas HardyTom Vaughan-LawlorGuest
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About this cast
A 2021 British biographical drama written and directed by Terence Davies, ‘Benediction’ centres on the life of World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon. Jack Lowden portrays the young Sassoon, with Peter Capaldi as the older poet, supported by a cast including Simon Russell Beale, Jeremy Irvine, and Kate Phillips.
FAQs
Who plays Siegfried Sassoon in the film ‘Benediction’?
Siegfried Sassoon is played by Jack Lowden as a young man and by Peter Capaldi as an older man in Terence Davies’ 2021 film ‘Benediction’.
Who plays Ivor Novello in ‘Benediction’?
Ivor Novello, the composer and actor, is played by Jeremy Irvine in ‘Benediction’.
Who plays Wilfred Owen in ‘Benediction’?
Wilfred Owen, the famous WWI poet, is portrayed by Matthew Tennyson in the film.
Is ‘Benediction’ a true story?
Yes, ‘Benediction’ is a biographical drama based on the real life of Siegfried Sassoon, his experiences in WWI, and his subsequent life as a poet and activist.
Where was ‘Benediction’ filmed?
The film was shot on location in the UK, including areas such as Durham, North Yorkshire, and at various historic houses and estates.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026