Munich
2005 | 164 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78%) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1/10 from 3K viewers
- AwardsStrong
1 win, 5 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture; nominated for Academy Award for Best Director
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$131 million worldwide on a $70 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
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Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Eric BanaAvner
- Daniel CraigSteve
- Ciarán HindsCarl
- Mathieu KassovitzRobert
- Hanns ZischlerHans
- Ayelet ZurerDaphna
- Geoffrey RushEphraim
- Gila AlmagorAvner's Mother
- Michael LonsdalePapa
- Mathieu AmalricLouis