Farewell, Herr Schwarz
Seen it?2014 | 96 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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
- Aimed squarely at anyone who likes learning something new. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A documentary about the outcome of a decision made by a brother and sister in 1945. One missed meeting, two families, and three generations.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 733 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yael Reuveny