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John Rabe

2009·Movie
2h 14min

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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John Rabe fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

History Needs Extraordinary Heroes

A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.
Historical DramaNanjing MassacreBiographical AccountWar and HumanityMoral CourageWorld War IIGerman HeroIntense and EmotionalSocial Justice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about John Rabe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream John Rabe legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is John Rabe worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is John Rabe rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is John Rabe?

2 h 14 min

John Rabe runs 2 h 14 min.

Is John Rabe based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on John Rabe?

Critics66
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate John Rabe higher (75) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is John Rabe in?

GermanEnglishJapaneseChinesecnUkrainian

It was made in German, with some English, Japanese, Chinese, cn, Ukrainian. Produced in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch John Rabe?

95ADALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBMBOBRBS+81

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for John Rabe in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.