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Judgment in Berlin

1988·Movie
1h 36min·PG
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and storytelling

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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An American judge in Germany must decide if the hijacking of an East German plane into West Berlin was justified.
Courtroom DramaCold War ThrillerPolitical IntrigueDialogue-DrivenBased on a True StoryMoral DilemmaEast vs. WestIntellectual & Tense

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Judgment in Berlin legally?

Judgment in Berlin 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Judgment in Berlin worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Judgment in Berlin rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Judgment in Berlin?

1 h 36 min

Judgment in Berlin runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Judgment in Berlin based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Judgment in Berlin?

Critics20
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Judgment in Berlin higher (50) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Judgment in Berlin in?

EnglishRussianGerman

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

In how many countries can I watch Judgment in Berlin?

27AUBFCACDCMCZESGBGGGHHKHUIEIT+13

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Judgment in Berlin in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Judgment in Berlin use?

Adaptation DistillationUnconventional Courtroom TacticsBased on a True StoryBerserk ButtonYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Sesquipedalian LoquaciousnessLet Me Get This Straight...

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Judgment in Berlin, including Adaptation Distillation, Unconventional Courtroom Tactics, Based on a True Story.