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Is Paris Burning?

1966·Movie
2h 53min·PG
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.

Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader organise his forces.
World War II DramaHistorical EpicResistance NarrativePolitical ThrillerCity LiberationMoral DilemmaEnsemble CastDiplomatic TensionClassic War FilmHopeful Climax

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Where can I stream Is Paris Burning??

In the United States, you can rent or buy Is Paris Burning? from Apple TV Store. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Is Paris Burning? worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is Is Paris Burning? okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Is Paris Burning? in English?

FrenchEnglishGerman

No, it was made in French, with some English and German.

What tropes does Is Paris Burning? use?

Parent Never Came Back from the StoreEpic MovieForegone ConclusionBait-and-Switch TyrantMolotov CocktailLiteral MetaphorLa RésistanceTranslation ConventionFour Eyes, Zero SoulI Kiss Your HandCobweb of DisuseTwo Halves Make a Plotand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Parent Never Came Back from the Store, Epic Movie, and Foregone Conclusion.