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Casablanca

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Casablanca

PG

Released Jan 23, 1943

1h 42m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Sarah Moran

Screen Rant

Casablanca returns to theaters to enthrall us with Rick and Ilsa's war torn love, while also cementing itself as one of the best movies ever made.

Rated: 10/10

Feb 14, 2025

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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

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Zita Short

InSession Film

Casablanca is best enjoyed for its production values...

Feb 9, 2023

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Marci A

Such a treat to see this classic on the big screen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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SUZANNE

Was great to see an older movie on the big screen!! 1943! Great Acting!! All around WW2...only negative thing was the smoking, a big thing back then and Mr Bogart died young in 1957 before I was born!! Please bring in more classics!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Edward T

Classic. Best film nior.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Stephen

Good time at da freakin movies!!!🙌🙌🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Margaret

Best movie ever made. I never miss the chance to see it on the Big Screen. Perfect cast. Perfect storyline. SUPERB ACTING. Some of the greatest lines in the history of the movies. Just perfection.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Joseph

ALL-TIME CLASSIC MOVIE!!! AWESOME SEEING IT ON THE BIG SCREEN WITH MY WIFE & SON!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Rick Blaine

Ingrid Bergman

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Paul Henreid

Victor Laszlo

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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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