
3 1/2 Hours
Seen it?2021 | 96 min | TV Movie, Drama, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 All the Way, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
August 13, 1961: The passengers on the interzonal train from Munich to East Berlin learn 3½ hours before crossing the border that the Wall is being built in Berlin. They have 3½ hours to make a life-changing decision: to get off the train or keep going.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ed Herzog
- Peter SchneiderRudolph Hoffmann
- Jeff WilbuschSasha Goldberg
- Jördis TriebelChrista Hartmann
- Susanne BormannMarlis Kügler
- Martin FeifelArthur Koch
- Hannah SchillerSabine Schulz
- Alli NeumannCarla Engel
- Katrin FilzenIngrid Born
- Uwe KockischPaul Fuchs
- Luisa-Céline GaffronEdith Salzmann