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1945

2017·Movie
1h 31min
IMDb7.1Metacritic738.3Rotten Tomatoes97%84%

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1945 fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

One day for justice

An unsettling feeling overwhelms a small Hungarian town when two orthodox Jews arrive with a mysterious trunk. As residents begin to speculate on the purpose of the visit of these two strangers, order starts to crumble in town with some pursuing devious plans and others finding remorse in their hearts.
Post-War DramaPsychological ThrillerHistorical ReckoningMoral DilemmaBlack & White AestheticSlow-Burn TensionHungarian CinemaCollective GuiltSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Ferenc Török
Written by:
Ferenc Török, Gábor T. Szántó
Composed by:
Tibor Szemzö

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 1945

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 1945 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 1945 rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is 1945?

1 h 31 min

1945 runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 1945?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see 1945 much the same way.

What language is 1945 in?

HungarianRussian

It was made in Hungarian, with some Russian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch 1945?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 1945 in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.