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September 5

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2024 | 94 min | Thriller, Drama, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved All the President's Men or Amadeus, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 PGA Award. Plus 13 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $852K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 170K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Fehlbaum

  • Peter SarsgaardRoone Arledge
  • John MagaroGeoffrey Mason
  • Ben ChaplinMarvin Bader
  • Leonie BeneschMarianne Gebhardt
  • Zinedine SoualemJacques Lesgards
  • Georgina RichGladys Deist
  • Corey JohnsonHank Hanson
  • Marcus RutherfordCarter Jeffrey
  • Daniel AdeosunGary Slaughter
  • Benjamin WalkerPeter Jennings