
Good
Seen it?2008 | 96 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When John Halder's latest novel is enlisted by powerful political figures in the Nazi party to push their agenda, his career and social standing instantly advance. But after learning of the Reich's horrific plans for the future and the devastating effects they will have on people close to him, John must decide whether or not to take a stand and risk losing everything.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vicente Amorim
- Viggo MortensenHalder
- Jason IsaacsMaurice
- Mark StrongBouhler
- Steven MackintoshFreddie
- Jodie WhittakerAnne
- Gemma JonesMother
- Anastasia HilleHelen
- Ruth GemmellElisabeth
- Steven ElderEichmann
- Kevin DoyleCommandant