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Phoenix

2014Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic897.8Rotten Tomatoes98%78%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

A Gripping Noirish Study of Treachery, Identity and Survival.

In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.

Feels like

  • Post-War Trauma
  • Identity Reconstruction
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Melancholic Tone
  • German Cinema
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Betrayal & Deception
  • Noir Elements
  • Redemptive Yearning

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Christian Petzold
Written by
Christian Petzold, Hubert Monteilhet
Produced by
Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber
Music by
Stefan Will

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Facts

September 25, 2014 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
September 25, 2014
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany
Box office
$6 million
Available in
126 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Phoenix?"

Questions about Phoenix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phoenix?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowMUBI

In the United States, Phoenix streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and MUBI, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 121 other countries.

Is Phoenix worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Phoenix okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Phoenix good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Phoenix in English?

GermanEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some English.