Munich - The Edge of War
Seen it?2021 | 130 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
At the tense 1938 Munich Conference, former friends who now work for opposing governments become reluctant spies racing to expose a Nazi secret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 154K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christian Schwochow
- George MacKayHugh Legat
- Jannis NiewöhnerPaul von Hartman
- Jeremy IronsNeville Chamberlain
- Robert BathurstSir Nevile Henderson
- Jessica Brown FindlayPamela Legat
- August DiehlFranz Sauer
- Sandra HüllerHelen Winter
- Alex JenningsSir Horace Wilson
- Ulrich MatthesAdolf Hitler
- Liv Lisa FriesLena