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Paragraph 175

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1h 14min·PG-13
82
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.
LGBTQ+ HistoryNazi PersecutionDocumentary FilmSurvivor TestimoniesHistorical AccountParagraph 175Social CommentaryHuman RightsBleak & Disturbing

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Where can I stream Paragraph 175 legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Paragraph 175 worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paragraph 175 rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is Paragraph 175?

1 h 14 min

Paragraph 175 runs 1 h 14 min.

Is Paragraph 175 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paragraph 175?

Critics90
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Paragraph 175 higher (90) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Paragraph 175 in?

GermanFrenchEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Paragraph 175?

3CAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paragraph 175 in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.