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Lore

Seen it?

2012 | 109 min | Drama, War, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Conspiracy or Inglourious Basterds, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After being abandoned by their Nazi parents at the end of World War II, five German siblings embark on a harrowing journey across their war-torn country. Led by the eldest, 14 year-old Lore, the children are forced to confront their parents’ actions and the reality of a new world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $970K worldwide on a $4 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cate Shortland

  • Saskia RosendahlLore
  • Kai-Peter MalinaThomas
  • Nele TrebsLiesel
  • Ursina LardiMom
  • Hans-Jochen WagnerDad
  • Mika SeidelJürgen
  • André FridGünter
  • Eva-Maria HagenGrandma
  • Mike VeidnerYoung German Soldier
  • Nick HolaschkeBaby Peter