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Paragraph 175

2000Movie1 h 14 minPG-13

DocumentaryHistory
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic857.6Rotten Tomatoes95%84%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic857.6Rotten Tomatoes95%84%

Summary

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.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
Written by
Sharon Wood
Produced by
Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Janet Cole
Music by
Tibor Szemzö

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Facts

January 22, 2000 · 1 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
January 22, 2000
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
History, Documentary
Original language
German
Also spoken
French, English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
2 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Paragraph 175?"

Questions about Paragraph 175

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Where can I stream Paragraph 175?

KanopyCriterion

In the United States, Paragraph 175 streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Paragraph 175 worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Paragraph 175 okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Paragraph 175?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Paragraph 175 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Paragraph 175 in English?

GermanFrenchEnglish

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