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The Bridge

2008Movie1 h 40 min

HistoryTV Movie
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

Summary

A group of German boys is ordered to protect a small bridge in their home village during the waning months of the second world war. Truckloads of defeated, cynical Wehrmacht soldiers flee the approaching American troops, but the boys, full of enthusiasm for the "blood and honor" Nazi ideology, stay to defend the useless bridge.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Wolfgang Panzer
Written by
Wolfgang Kirchner
Produced by
Wolfgang Herold

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Facts

June 20, 2008 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
June 20, 2008
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
TV Movie, History, War
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Child Soldiers, Dies Wide Open, Get a Hold of Yourself, Man! +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bridge?"

Questions about The Bridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bridge?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bridge worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Bridge?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Bridge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Bridge in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does The Bridge use?

Child SoldiersDies Wide OpenGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Missing BackblastCold SniperConscriptionLowered Recruiting StandardsCruel and Unusual DeathPoor Communication KillsToplessness from the BackDwindling PartyTrain-Station Goodbyeand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Child Soldiers, Dies Wide Open, and Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!.