Downfall (2004)
Movie 2h 35m ★ 7.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Dating from 2004, Downfall sits in the drama, history and war corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. The cast includes Thomas Kretschmann, Alexandra Maria Lara and Bruno Ganz. The running time is 2h 35m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Oliver HirschbiegelDirector
- Thomas Kretschmannas SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein
- Alexandra Maria Laraas Traudl Junge
- Bruno Ganzas Adolf Hitler
- Rolf Kaniesas General der Infanterie Hans Krebs
- Christian Berkelas Prof. Dr. Ernst-Günter Schenck
- Justus von Dohnányias General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf
- Corinna Harfouchas Magda Goebbels
- Ulrich Matthesas Joseph Goebbels
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Questions about Downfall
- What genre is Downfall?
- Downfall is categorised as Drama, History, War.
- Who stars in Downfall?
- Thomas Kretschmann, Alexandra Maria Lara, Bruno Ganz, Rolf Kanies, Christian Berkel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Downfall?
- Oliver Hirschbiegel directed Downfall.
- How long is Downfall?
- Downfall runs for 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- Is Downfall worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Downfall?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
