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Decision Before Dawn

1951Movie1 h 59 minNR

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%73%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%73%

Summary

WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Anatole Litvak
Written by
Peter Viertel, George Howe
Produced by
Anatole Litvak, Frank McCarthy
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

December 21, 1951 · 1 h 59 min · NR

Released
December 21, 1951
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States, Germany
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

In the Back, It's Raining Men, Four Eyes, Zero Soul +9

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Decision Before Dawn?"

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Where can I stream Decision Before Dawn?

fuboTV

In the United States, Decision Before Dawn streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Decision Before Dawn worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Will I feel good after watching Decision Before Dawn?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.