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Downfall

Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel · 2004 ·

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Is Downfall worth watching?

Yes. Downfall (2004) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 36m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA15+ (Australia) · R (Canada) · 18 (South Korea)
Cast
Bruno Ganz , Alexandra Maria Lara , Ulrich Matthes
Streaming
Prime Video
Country
Germany
Language
German

Also known as Der Untergang La Caída El hundimiento La Chute A Queda! As Últimas Horas de Hitler ヒトラー ～最期の12日間～ 다운폴 帝国的毁灭

🏆 1 nomination

Where to watch

  • Prime Video

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Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom BFI Player
United States Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded war, history pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Downfall worth watching?

    Yes — Downfall earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded war, history pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Downfall

    Downfall (2004) Review: Last Days in the Bunker

    Downfall is Oliver Hirschbiegel's German drama of Hitler's final days in the Berlin bunker, anchored by Bruno Ganz and chilling in its portrait of collapse and denial.

    Yes. It is a gripping, disturbing historical drama with a towering central performance, essential for anyone interested in the Second World War and the psychology of power.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Downfall: frequently asked questions

    Is Downfall worth watching?

    Yes. Downfall (2004) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Downfall?

    In the United States, Downfall streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Downfall?

    Downfall runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

    What is Downfall rated?

    Downfall is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA15+ in Australia, R in Canada and 18 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Downfall?

    Downfall is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and stars Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes.

    What is the Metascore for Downfall?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Downfall is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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