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Hannah Arendt

2012·Movie
1h 53min·NR

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Her ideas changed the world

A portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability — revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
Intellectual BiopicPhilosophical DramaHistorical ContextSocial ControversyDialogue-DrivenCharacter StudyGerman CinemaThe Banality of EvilAcademic WorldThought-Provoking

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Where can I stream Hannah Arendt legally?

Hannah Arendt is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hannah Arendt worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hannah Arendt rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Hannah Arendt?

1 h 53 min

Hannah Arendt runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Hannah Arendt based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hannah Arendt?

Critics78
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Hannah Arendt much the same way.

What language is Hannah Arendt in?

GermanEnglishFrenchHebrewLatin

It was made in German, with some English, French, Hebrew, Latin. Produced in Germany, France, Luxembourg, Israel.

In how many countries can I watch Hannah Arendt?

36ARATAUBEBOCACHCLCOCRECESFRGB+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hannah Arendt in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.