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Schindler's List (1993)

“Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.”

8.6/10 · 17,970 votes 3h 15m r DramaHistoryWar

#1 of 97 films from 1993 #5 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Written by Steven Zaillian, Thomas Keneally

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Overview

The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

Cast

Liam Neesonas Oskar Schindler
Ben Kingsleyas Itzhak Stern
Ralph Fiennesas Amon Goeth
Caroline Goodallas Emilie Schindler
Jonathan Sagallas Poldek Pfefferberg
Embeth Davidtzas Helen Hirsch
Małgorzata Gebelas Viktoria Klonowska
Shmuel Levyas Wilek Chilowicz
Mark Ivaniras Marcel Goldberg
Béatrice Macolaas Ingrid
Andrzej Sewerynas Julian Scherner
Friedrich von Thunas Rolf Czurda
Krzysztof Luftas Herman Toffel
Harry Nehringas Leo John

Facts

Release dateDecember 15, 1993
Runtime195 min (3h 15m) — longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$321,365,567 (14.6× budget)
IMDbtt0108052

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Questions

How long is Schindler's List?
Schindler's List runs 195 minutes (3h 15m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Schindler's List worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.6/10 across 17,970 votes, which places it #1 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 100%) and #5 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Schindler's List?
Schindler's List was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993), Catch Me If You Can (2002).
Who stars in Schindler's List?
Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler; Ben Kingsley as Itzhak Stern; Ralph Fiennes as Amon Goeth; Caroline Goodall as Emilie Schindler; Jonathan Sagall as Poldek Pfefferberg; Embeth Davidtz as Helen Hirsch.
What is Schindler's List rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Schindler's List?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/426.

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