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Anthropoid

2016·Movie
2h 0min·R
67
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Resistance has a code name

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.
WWII Historical DramaEspionage ThrillerResistance & SacrificeIntense & GrittyBiographical AccountTense War StoryHuman Cost of ConflictCourage & DutySomber & Realistic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Anthropoid

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Where can I stream Anthropoid legally?

Anthropoid is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Anthropoid worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anthropoid rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Anthropoid?

2 h 0 min

Anthropoid runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Anthropoid based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anthropoid?

Critics63
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Anthropoid higher (72) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Anthropoid in?

EnglishCzechGerman

It was made in English, with some Czech, German. Produced in Czechia, France, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Anthropoid?

24ARATBECACHCLCOCZDEECFRGBGGGI+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anthropoid in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Anthropoid use?

Taking the HeatTag LineInterrupted IntimacyShown Their WorkLast StandOh, Crap!Dying CandleFingoreVillainous ValorTraitor ShotIt's PersonalHistorical Beauty Upgradeand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Anthropoid, including Taking the Heat, Tag Line, Interrupted Intimacy.