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Poster for Germany, Year Zero

Germany, Year Zero

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1948 | 74 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas or The Zone of Interest, 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 14 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roberto Rossellini

  • Edmund MoeschkeEdmund
  • Ernst PittschauFather
  • Ingetraud HinzeEva
  • Franz-Otto KrügerKarl-Heinz
  • Erich GühneTeacher
  • Heidi BlänknerFrau Rademaker (uncredited)
  • Jo HerbstJo (uncredited)
  • Barbara HintzThilde (uncredited)
  • Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
  • Karl KrügerDoctor (uncredited)