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The 25th Hour

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1967 | 121 min | Drama, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Inglourious Basterds, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.

A Romanian peasant fights to get back to his family after he's imprisoned by the Nazis.The picture is based on real events. It includes Hungary's government in collaboration with the Nazis, the encroachment of Romania by Stalin's troopers, and other happenings.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Henri Verneuil

  • Anthony QuinnJohann Moritz
  • Virna LisiSuzanna Moritz
  • Grégoire AslanNicolai Debresco
  • Michael RedgraveL'avocat de Lohann
  • Marcel DalioStrul
  • Marius GoringColonel Muller
  • Jan WerichSgt. Constantin
  • Serge ReggianiTrajan Koruga
  • Alexander Knox
  • John Le MesurierTribunal President