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20 Days in Mariupol
MOVIHERO READ
Steady documentary with a balanced watch profile. Best if a firsthand documentary about wartime reporting.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
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MoviHero lists July 14, 2023 as the release date for 20 Days in Mariupol. Mstyslav Chernov is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mstyslav Chernov as Self - Narrator and Interviewer, Evgeniy Maloletka as Self, Liudmyla Amelkina as Self, Zhanna Homa as Self. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 14, 2023
GenresWar · Documentary
Runtime1h 34m
DirectorMstyslav Chernov
CastMstyslav Chernov as Self - Narrator and Interviewer, Evgeniy Maloletka as Self, Liudmyla Amelkina as Self, Zhanna Homa as Self
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is 20 Days in Mariupol right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
20 Days in Mariupol runs 1h 34m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 328 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch 20 Days in Mariupol?
Journalists trapped in Mariupol document the opening weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The film follows the effort to record civilian suffering and get that evidence out of the city.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Journalists trapped in Mariupol document the opening weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
02a firsthand documentary about wartime reporting
03a close account of civilians under siege
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01Pacing5/10
02Emotional Impact5/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability6/10
PERFECT IF
01a firsthand documentary about wartime reporting
02a close account of civilians under siege
THINK TWICE IF
01you are avoiding graphic real-world footage
02you want a broad overview of the entire conflict
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com “20 Days in Mariupol” is one of the most painful films I have ever watched: it is also one of…”
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“This is quite an harrowing documentary following a camera crew who secret themselves in a makeshift hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol as the…”
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“Considering the searing nature of this troubling documentary, I feel somewhat uneasy in recommending it as must-see viewing.”
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