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The White Ribbon

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2009 | 144 min | Drama, Mystery

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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. If you loved Changeling, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Cannes award: Palme d'Or. Also nominated for 2 Oscars. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $12 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 100K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Haneke

  • Christian FriedelThe School Teacher
  • Ernst JacobiThe School Teacher as an Old Man (voice)
  • Leonie BeneschEva
  • Ulrich TukurThe Baron
  • Fion MutertSigmund
  • Ursina LardiMarie Louise
  • Burghart KlaußnerThe Pastor
  • Steffi KühnertThe Pastor's Wife
  • Maria DragusKlara
  • Josef BierbichlerThe Steward