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Exodus

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Based on Leon Uris' novel, this historical epic provides a dramatic backstory to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, in the aftermath of World War II. Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.
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John Gillett Sight & Sound 02/11/2020
Exodus, then, sees Preminger's sheer movie-making talent at its most extended. Unhappily, the ability to sustain a large canvas does not necessarily result in a good film. Go to Full Review Tom Milne Time Out 01/26/2006
Watchable mainly for the sheer skill and drive of Preminger's direction, although at 220 minutes even that long outstays its welcome. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 05/09/2005
4/5
In the end, one should take from this picture a shaken feeling of having been through a lot of harsh and ennobling experiences. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 07/20/2021
The depiction of the founding of the modern state of Israel requires an epic film but the film takes a number of liberties--to be fair, the book is historical fiction. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 10/31/2019
Most of the time seems well spent, although Dalton Trumbo's otherwise skilful screenplay includes too many garrulous slowdowns while the characters discuss their conflicting ideologies. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Creative Loafing 04/09/2016
3/4
In 1960, Dalton Trumbo served up two hefty screenplays full of incident, emotion and intellectual exchanges -- I prefer Spartacus, although there's something to be said for his streamlining of so much historical content (and, yes, fictional deviations). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leo S @pyynto Jan 10 dude this film is so freaking good, that im starting to think that the people that hate and dog on this movie might just be antisemitic tbh (THATS A JOKE). But on a serious note, this film has everything, action, drama, an incredible emotional story that makes it such a classic. it is ABSOLUTE CINEMA. See more Sherie @sherie Jul 31 I’m glad I watched it but I wouldn’t want to watch it again unless it had been a long time since I last saw it and nothing else was on. I didn’t dislike, but didn’t necessarily want to spend more time with them characters. See more Meri D. @merid Jul 27 Way too long, and Paul Newman was miscast See more Vitor O @RT19027067 03/19/2025 It's a big movie in every sense of the word, so its nearly 200-plus minute running time feels a bit long. However, its sense of scale is impressive and the story is packed with interesting characters. And, as an added bonus, it has a great Paul Newman firing all cylinders. See more Stuart B @RT16432504 03/10/2023 Gripping. And, it is interesting to see the same themes and hopes that have in today's Arab-Israeli interactions were playing out over 60 years ago when Exodus was made. See more Michael W @mawilps 12/08/2021 This classic war movie was pretty good. Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, and the rest of the cast did a pretty good job in this movie. The plot of the movie was dramatic, thrilling, and tragic. It's about fighting for independence and freedom, even if you lose good people in the process. If you haven't seen this movie yet, you may enjoy it. That's what I think anyway. See more Read all reviews
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Otto Preminger

Director

Paul Newman

Ari Ben Canaan

Eva Marie Saint

Kitty Fremont

Ralph Richardson

Gen. Sutherland

Peter Lawford

Maj. Caldwell

Lee J. Cobb

Barak Ben Canaan

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Synopsis Based on Leon Uris' novel, this historical epic provides a dramatic backstory to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, in the aftermath of World War II. Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.
Director
Otto Preminger
Producer
Otto Preminger
Screenwriter
Dalton Trumbo, Leon Uris
Distributor
United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
Alpha Films, Carlyle Productions
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 27, 1960, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2018
Runtime
3h 27m
Sound Mix
Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio
70mm
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