36 Hours
Seen it?1964 | 115 min | Drama, Thriller, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 Operation Mincemeat or Pressure, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Seaton
- James GarnerMajor Jefferson F. Pike
- Eva Marie SaintAnna Hedler
- Rod TaylorMajor Walter Gerber
- Werner PetersOtto Schack
- John BannerErnst
- Russell ThorsonGen. Allison
- Alan NapierCol. Peter MacLean
- Oscar Beregi Jr.Lt. Col. Ostermann
- Ed GilbertCapt. Abbott
- Sig RumanGerman Guard