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Süss, the Jew

1940·Movie
1h 35min
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics3
  • Romance2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, politics, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability2

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Nazi historical drama about Duke Karl Alexander of Württemberg and his treasurer Süß Oppenheimer.
Nazi PropagandaAntisemitic DramaHistorical ManipulationBleakPoliticalDisturbing ContentPeriod PieceTenseControversialStudy of Evil

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Is Süss, the Jew worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Süss, the Jew rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Süss, the Jew?

1 h 35 min

Süss, the Jew runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Süss, the Jew based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was Süss, the Jew a box office hit?

Budget$800,000
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $800,000 to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Süss, the Jew in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.