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Decision Before Dawn

1951·Movie
1h 59min·NR
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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A woman's kiss . . . A lighted cigarette - Each had Its meaning! An exciting and realistic story of war . . . of German Prisoners Sent Back Behind Their Own Lines as Agents of the Allies!

WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any dirty work as long as the price is right, and war-weary "Happy", who might be easily betrayed by his feelings, are dependable agents. After Tiger and another American agent are successfully infiltrated, Happy is parachuted in Bavaria. His duty: find out the whereabouts of a powerful German armored unit moving towards the western front.
WWII EspionagePsychological ThrillerMoral DilemmasGritty RealismTense & SuspensefulHuman Cost of WarEspionage DramaCold War PrecursorSacrifice & Betrayal

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Where can I stream Decision Before Dawn legally?

Decision Before Dawn is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 Decision Before Dawn worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Decision Before Dawn rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Decision Before Dawn?

1 h 59 min

Decision Before Dawn runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Decision Before Dawn?

Critics100
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Decision Before Dawn higher (100) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Decision Before Dawn in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Decision Before Dawn?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Decision Before Dawn in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Decision Before Dawn use?

In the BackIt's Raining MenFour Eyes, Zero SoulExtra! Extra! Read All About It!The MedicChekhov's SkillScenery GornHow We Got HereDead Guy on DisplayIronic NicknameMistreatment-Induced BetrayalHand Gaggingand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Decision Before Dawn, including In the Back, It's Raining Men, Four Eyes, Zero Soul.