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Taking Sides

2002Movie1 h 48 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic615.7Rotten Tomatoes73%73%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic615.7Rotten Tomatoes73%73%

Summary

One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme.

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  • Date night
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  • Teens

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Directed by
István Szabó
Written by
Ronald Harwood
Produced by
Yves Pasquier

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March 7, 2002 · 1 h 48 min · Drama, War, Music

Released
March 7, 2002
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Drama, War, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German, Russian
Made in
Austria, Germany, France, United Kingdom
Budget
$20 million
Available in
15 countries

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Where can I stream Taking Sides?

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In the United States, Taking Sides streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on myfilmfriend and Tubi TV. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Taking Sides worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Taking Sides plot-driven or character-driven?

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