Anthropoid (2016) Review

Is Anthropoid worth watching?

Yes — Anthropoid is worth watching, with a 66% Critic Score and 70% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 67% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (59), Letterboxd (3.3/5), and IMDb (7.2/10).

Directed by Sean Ellis, Anthropoid runs 120 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Anthropoid review”, “is Anthropoid worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Czech Republic.

What is Anthropoid about?

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

Critics consensus: Murphy and Jamie Dornan as Czech resistance assassins — a grim, grounded WWII thriller about Operation Anthropoid. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová, Harry Lloyd, and others.

Should you watch Anthropoid tonight?

Yes, if the premise appeals — Anthropoid is a solid pick among Czech Republic history. At 120 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Anthropoid?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Anthropoid (2016) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt4190530. Explore more from Czech Republic on our country hub or browse history films.