The Silent Revolution
Seen it?2018 | 112 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% 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
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Belfast or Say Anything..., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1956 Stalinstadt, East Germany, during the Hungarian uprising against Soviets is taking place, local teenagers perform a seemingly harmless act that causes unexpected consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lars Kraume
- Leonard ScheicherTheo Lemke
- Tom GramenzKurt Wächter
- Lena KlenkeLena
- Isaiah MichalskiPaul
- Jonas DasslerErik Babinsky
- Nora LabischKlara Winkler
- Nele LabischRegina Winkler
- Ronald ZehrfeldHermann Lemke
- Carina WieseIrmgard Lemke
- Florian LukasPrincipal Schwarz