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Downfall
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Steady drama that rewards full attention. Best if a close look at the end of nazi leadership.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In B…
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Release snapshot for Downfall.
MoviHero lists September 16, 2004 as the release date for Downfall. Oliver Hirschbiegel is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruno Ganz as Adolf Hitler, Alexandra Maria Lara as Traudl Junge, Corinna Harfouch as Magda Goebbels, Ulrich Matthes as Joseph Goebbels. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 16, 2004
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime2h 35m
DirectorOliver Hirschbiegel
CastBruno Ganz as Adolf Hitler, Alexandra Maria Lara as Traudl Junge, Corinna Harfouch as Magda Goebbels, Ulrich Matthes as Joseph Goebbels
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Downfall right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Downfall runs 2h 35m. 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 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, 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: 7.9/10 from 4,543 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Downfall?
Downfall depicts Hitler’s final days in Berlin through the people around him. Its strength is the contrast between the collapse outside and the denial, loyalty, and fear inside the bunker.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Downfall depicts Hitler’s final days in Berlin through the people around him
02a close look at the end of Nazi leadership
03an ensemble political drama under extreme pressure
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01Pacing5/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability6/10
PERFECT IF
01a close look at the end of Nazi leadership
02an ensemble political drama under extreme pressure
THINK TWICE IF
01you are avoiding suicide and disturbing wartime events
02you want a broad account of the entire war
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Hitler’s end As the Red Army encroaches upon Berlin in late April, 1945, the final days of Hitler in his bunker (Bruno Ganz) are told…”
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“Though he might not much like the compliment, Bruno Ganz is superb as the Führer in this dramatisation of his last few days in Berlin.”
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