# Downfall (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/downfall-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Oliver Hirschbiegel |
| Genres | War, History |
| Runtime | 156 min |
| Major awards | 0 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

Downfall (2004) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A claustrophobic historical chamber piece that humanizes without heroizing its doomed subjects. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.

## Critics consensus

A claustrophobic historical chamber piece that humanizes without heroizing its doomed subjects.

## Synopsis

Hitler's final days in the Berlin bunker unfold through the eyes of his secretary as the Third Reich collapses in chaos and denial.

## Cast

Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes

## Accolades

- Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film — Academy Awards 2005

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Downfall worth watching?**
Downfall holds a 85% Celluloid Score. A claustrophobic historical chamber piece that humanizes without heroizing its doomed subjects.

**What is Downfall about?**
Hitler's final days in the Berlin bunker unfold through the eyes of his secretary as the Third Reich collapses in chaos and denial.

**Who directed Downfall?**
Downfall (2004) was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Downfall?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 89%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**What awards did Downfall win?**
Downfall earned 1 major award nomination: Best Foreign Language Film (Academy Awards 2005).

**Where can I watch Downfall?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Downfall page for current options.

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