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Europa Europa

Seen it?

1990 | 112 min | History, Drama, War

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A Jewish boy separated from his family in the early days of WWII poses as a German orphan and is taken into the heart of the Nazi world as a 'war hero' and eventually becomes a Hitler Youth.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 BAFTA. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 83K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Agnieszka Holland

  • Marco HofschneiderSalomon 'Sally' Perel
  • André WilmsRobert
  • Ashley WanningerEric
  • Klaus AbramowskySalomon's Father
  • Michèle GleizerSalomon's Mother
  • Delphine ForestInna
  • René HofschneiderIsaak Perel / Salomon's Brother
  • Julie DelpyLeni
  • Hanns ZischlerCaptain von Lerenau
  • Martin Maria BlauUlmayer