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Alone in Berlin

2016·Movie
1h 43min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The truth was their resistance.

Berlin in June of 1940. While Nazi propaganda celebrates the regime’s victory over France, a kitchen-cum-living room in Prenzlauer Berg is filled with grief. Anna and Otto Quangel’s son has been killed at the front. This working class couple had long believed in the ‘Führer’ and followed him willingly, but now they realise that his promises are nothing but lies and deceit. They begin writing postcards as a form of resistance and in a bid to raise awareness: Stop the war machine! Kill Hitler! Putting their lives at risk, they distribute these cards in the entrances of tenement buildings and in stairwells. But the SS and the Gestapo are soon onto them, and even their neighbours pose a threat.
World War IIResistancePropagandaGriefFamily DynamicsPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaCharacter-Driven

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Questions about Alone in Berlin

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Where can I stream Alone in Berlin legally?

Alone in Berlin is included with a subscription to Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alone in Berlin worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alone in Berlin rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Alone in Berlin?

1 h 43 min

Alone in Berlin runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Alone in Berlin based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alone in Berlin?

Critics55
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Alone in Berlin much the same way.

What language is Alone in Berlin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Alone in Berlin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alone in Berlin in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.