The Diary of Anne Frank
Seen it?2016 | 128 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of Anne Frank, the Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family in Amsterdam and became a victim of the Holocaust.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$31 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hans Steinbichler
- Lea van AckenAnne Frank
- Martina GedeckEdith Frank-Holländer
- Ulrich NoethenOtto Heinrich Frank
- Stella KunkatMargot Frank
- Margarita BroichPetronella van Daan
- André JungHans van Daan
- Leonard CarowPeter van Daan
- Arthur KlemtDr. Fritz Pfeffer
- Gerti DrasslMiep Gies
- Stefan MerkiVictor Kugler