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Munich

2005Movie2 h 44 minR

DramaHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic747.4Rotten Tomatoes79%83%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama movie about history and politics, with standout direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next.

During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Historical Drama
  • Mossad
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Retribution
  • International Conflict
  • Espionage
  • Complex Characters
  • Tense Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 90

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Eric Roth, Tony Kushner
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Barry Mendel
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 23, 2005 · 2 h 44 min · R

Released
December 23, 2005
Runtime
2 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, German, Greek, French, Hebrew, Italian, Russian
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$131 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

It Gets Easier, Wouldn't Hurt a Child, Dwindling Party +9

  • It Gets Easier
  • Wouldn't Hurt a Child
  • Dwindling Party
  • Swiss Bank Account
  • Brick Joke
  • Iron Lady
  • He Who Fights Monsters
  • Affably Evil
  • Instant Death Bullet
  • Sexy Coat Flashing
  • Lady in Red
  • Downer Ending

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Munich?"

Questions about Munich

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Munich?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Munich from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 45 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Munich worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 74).

Can I half-watch Munich?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Munich?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Munich use?

It Gets EasierWouldn't Hurt a ChildDwindling PartySwiss Bank AccountBrick JokeIron LadyHe Who Fights MonstersAffably EvilInstant Death BulletSexy Coat FlashingLady in RedDowner Endingand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including It Gets Easier, Wouldn't Hurt a Child, and Dwindling Party.