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Downfall

2004·Movie
2h 35min·R
IMDb8.2Metacritic828.6Rotten Tomatoes90%94%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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About

April 1945, a nation awaits its... Downfall

In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
World War IIHistorical DramaBiopicPsychological PortraitBleakIntenseGerman PerspectiveFall of BerlinPolitical Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Oliver Hirschbiegel, Bohdan Graczyk, Hanuš Polak jr.
Written by:
Traudl Junge, Bernd Eichinger, Joachim Fest
Produced by:
Bernd Eichinger, Christine Rothe, An Dorthe Braker
Composed by:
Jörn Poetzl, Carsten Richter, Norbert Zich

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Downfall

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Where can I stream Downfall legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Downfall is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Downfall worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Downfall rated?

RViolenceSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Downfall?

2 h 35 min

Downfall runs 2 h 35 min.

Is Downfall based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Downfall?

Critics86
Audiences87

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see Downfall much the same way.

Was Downfall a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$92 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is Downfall in?

GermanHungarianRussian

It was made in German, with some Hungarian, Russian. Produced in Austria, Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Downfall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Downfall in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Downfall use?

Frontline GeneralSenseless SacrificeMay–December RomancePlease Spare Him, My Liege!Simple Score of SadnessPhotoflood LightingTitle DropPet the DogThe Elites Jump ShipViewers Are GeniusesNazi ProtagonistHandshake Refusaland 186 more

TV Tropes lists 198 storytelling tropes for Downfall, including Frontline General, Senseless Sacrifice, May–December Romance.