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Inglourious Basterds

2009·Movie
2h 33min·R
IMDb8.4Metacritic698.3Rotten Tomatoes89%88%

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Inglourious Basterds fingerprint

Relentless energy, very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Satire & Parody7

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Direction9
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

Once upon a time in Nazi occupied France...

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Revisionist War EpicTarantino-esque DialogueStylized ViolenceDark SatireCinematic HomageTense SuspenseHistorical FantasyCharismatic Anti-HeroesPulp AestheticIntellectual Action

Crew

Directed by:
Quentin Tarantino, Martin Kitrosser, Carlos Fidel
Written by:
Quentin Tarantino
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Lawrence Bender, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Michael Minkler, Mark Ulano, Tony Lamberti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Inglourious Basterds legally?

NetflixHuluMovieSphere+

Inglourious Basterds is included with a subscription to Netflix and Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inglourious Basterds worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inglourious Basterds rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Inglourious Basterds?

2 h 33 min

Inglourious Basterds runs 2 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inglourious Basterds?

Critics79
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Inglourious Basterds much the same way.

Was Inglourious Basterds a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$321 million

Yes. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $321 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Inglourious Basterds in?

EnglishGermanFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some German, French, Italian. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Inglourious Basterds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inglourious Basterds in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Inglourious Basterds use?

Fictionalized Death AccountThird Act StupidityHope SpotTrunk ShotEvil LaughSatellite CharacterSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerBlack-and-Gray MoralityTranslation ConventionMook Horror ShowAs You KnowKill the Cutieand 236 more

TV Tropes lists 248 storytelling tropes for Inglourious Basterds, including Fictionalized Death Account, Third Act Stupidity, Hope Spot.