Victoria (2015) Review: A German Classic

Is Victoria worth watching?

Yes — Victoria remains one of the most celebrated films from Germany, with a 86/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 86/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 78% Audience Snapshot, 77 Metascore, 4 on Letterboxd, and 7.6 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Germany” list.

What is Victoria about?

A Berlin club night spirals into a heist gone wrong when a Spanish expat follows a charismatic local crew in one unbroken real-time take. Directed by Sebastian Schipper, the film stars Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz Rogowski, and remains a reference point for Crime and Thriller filmmaking from Germany.

Should you watch Victoria?

Yes, without hesitation — Victoria rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 138 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Schipper’s one-shot gamble delivers adrenaline and moral vertigo without cutting away.

Where can I watch Victoria?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Victoria (2015) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt4222430) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Germany on CelluloidScore.com.