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Munich (2005)

“The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next.”

7.1/10 · 3,103 votes 2h 44m r ActionThrillerDramaHistory

#43 of 184 films from 2005 #541 of 2168 in action

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Written by Eric Roth, Tony Kushner

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Overview

During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.

Cast

Eric Banaas Avner
Daniel Craigas Steve
Ciarán Hindsas Carl
Mathieu Kassovitzas Robert
Hanns Zischleras Hans
Ayelet Zureras Daphna
Geoffrey Rushas Ephraim
Gila Almagoras Avner's Mother
Michael Lonsdaleas Papa
Mathieu Amalricas Louis
Moritz Bleibtreuas Andreas
Valeria Bruni Tedeschias Sylvie
Meret Beckeras Yvonne
Marie-Josée Crozeas Jeanette the Dutch Assassin

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 2005
Runtime164 min (2h 44m) — longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$130,982,129 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt0408306

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Questions

How long is Munich?
Munich runs 164 minutes (2h 44m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is Munich worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 3,103 votes, which places it #43 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 77%) and #541 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Munich?
Munich was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993).
Who stars in Munich?
Eric Bana as Avner; Daniel Craig as Steve; Ciarán Hinds as Carl; Mathieu Kassovitz as Robert; Hanns Zischler as Hans; Ayelet Zurer as Daphna.
What is Munich rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Munich?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14884.

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