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Stalingrad

Name: Stalingrad
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1993-01-20
Cast: Dominique Horwitz, Thomas Kretschmann, Jochen Nickel, Sebastian Rudolph, Dana Vávrová

1993 | 134 min | Drama, History, War

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With mixed reviews and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Fury, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off: It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A German Platoon is explored through the brutal fighting of the Battle of Stalingrad. After half of their number is wiped out and they're placed under the command of a sadistic captain, the platoon lieutenant leads his men to desert. The platoon members attempt escape from the city, now surrounded by the Soviet Army.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$153K worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier

Dominique HorwitzCorporal Fritz Reiser
Thomas KretschmannLieutenant Hans von Witzland
Jochen NickelSergeant Manfred 'Rollo' Rohleder
Sebastian RudolphGeGe Müller
Dana VávrováIrina
Martin BenrathGeneral Hentz
Sylvester GrothOtto
Karel HeřmánekCaptain Herman Musk
Heinz EmigholzEdgar Emigholz
Oliver BroumisHGM