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Schindler's List

1993Movie3 h 15 minR

DramaHistory
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0Metacritic959.1Rotten Tomatoes98%97%

A deeply moving, nerve-racking drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Movies with

Story

Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.

The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

Feels like

  • Holocaust Drama
  • Visually Stunning Black-and-White
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Historical Biography
  • Moral Complexity
  • John Williams Score
  • Spielberg Masterpiece
  • Survival Story
  • Anti-War Statement
  • Profoundly Moving

Cast

24 of 91

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Steven Zaillian, Thomas Keneally
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, Branko Lustig, Gerald R. Molen
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 15, 1993 · 3 h 15 min · R

Released
December 15, 1993
Runtime
3 h 15 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Polish, Hebrew
Made in
United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$321 million
Available in
87 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Faux Affably Evil, Pistol-Whipping, Bilingual Bonus +9

  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Pistol-Whipping
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Little Dead Riding Hood
  • How They Treat the Help
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Friend in the Black Market
  • Child Soldiers
  • Hiding in Plain Sight
  • Shout-Out
  • Near-Rape Experience
  • End of an Era

12 of 236 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Schindler's List?"

Questions about Schindler's List

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Schindler's List?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Schindler's List from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 39 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Schindler's List worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93 (IMDb 9, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 95).

Can I half-watch Schindler's List?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Schindler's List plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Schindler's List a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$321 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $321 million worldwide, 14.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Schindler's List use?

Faux Affably EvilPistol-WhippingBilingual BonusLittle Dead Riding HoodHow They Treat the HelpFace Death with DignityFriend in the Black MarketChild SoldiersHiding in Plain SightShout-OutNear-Rape ExperienceEnd of an Eraand 224 more

TV Tropes lists 236 tropes for it, including Faux Affably Evil, Pistol-Whipping, and Bilingual Bonus.