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Casablanca

Play trailer 2:09 Poster for Casablanca PG Released Jan 23, 1943 1h 42m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country.
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An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker It's far from a great film, but it has a special appealingly schlocky romanticism, and you're never really pressed to take its melodramatic twists and turns seriously. Jul 28, 2022 Full Review Manny Farber The New Republic Casablanca is as ineffectual as a Collier’s short story, but with one thing and another -- like Bergman, Veidt and Humphrey Bogart -- it is a pleasure of sorts. Feb 18, 2022 Full Review Marjory Adams Boston Globe It is excitingly acted, smartly directed, and tells a story crammed with suspense, characterization and action. The cast of players is enough to fill the theatre alone, for it includes some of the finest players Hollywood has to boast about. Feb 10, 2021 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily With an incredibly gripping narrative, filled with unforgettable characters and endlessly quotable dialogue, Casablanca is a heart-wrenching and inspiring tale of sacrifice, love, integrity, and the power of patriotism. The greatest movie ever made. Jun 8, 2023 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film Casablanca is best enjoyed for its production values... Feb 9, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Rick and Ilsa. Laszlo and the letters of transit. Captain Renault and his charming corruptibility. "As Time Goes By." "Here's looking at you, kid." You know the routine. So round up the usual accolades for one of the greatest films ever made. Rated: 4/4 Nov 12, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick A better movie has never been made. Heartbreaking, triumphant, moving, exciting, smart, witty, you name it, it has it. My all time favorite movie, and theres a great chance it will be yours too. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/21/24 Full Review Kevin One of my favorite Humphrey Bogart Movies Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review daniel f The best film ever made!!!!!!!Period Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review George Wonderful to see one of the old time classics on the big screen. Nice to see so many people there enjoying the movie . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Gerry Great movie! Harkins needs to continue showing more classic movies! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Brendan It's Casablanca. You know, the film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman that's considered one of the best films of all time? Do I really need to say a lot more? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
Murray Burnett, Joan Alison, Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Howard Koch
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 1943, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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