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Denial

PG-13 Released Oct 21, 2016 1h 50m Drama TRAILER for List
82% Tomatometer 171 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
When university professor Deborah E. Lipstadt includes World War II historian David Irving in a book about Holocaust deniers, Irving accuses her of libel and sparks a legal battle for historical truth. With the burden of proof placed on the accused, Lipstadt and her legal team fight to prove the essential truth that the Holocaust occurred. Based on the book "History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier."
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If Denial doesn't quite do its incredible story complete justice, it comes close enough to offer a satisfying, impactful drama -- and another powerful performance from Rachel Weisz.

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Adam Nayman Cinema Scope A movie that stayed rigorously inside its heroine's muzzled sense of frustration could be compelling, but Jackson keeps cutting to superfluous subplots. Sep 28, 2017 Full Review David Stratton The Australian The excellent cast delivers the dramatic goods and a sequence involving a journey to Auschwitz provides a chilling reminder as to just what the legal arguments are really about. Rated: 4/5 Apr 14, 2017 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au Solidly crafted, Denial is anchored by wonderful performances from Rachel Weisz and Tom Wilkinson. It's also shockingly relevant to the odd place we find ourselves today. Rated: 3/5 Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Farah Cheded A Good Movie To Watch Denial’s relevance has ballooned since its release, a fact that might hobble its hopeful ending but that only makes the rest all the more powerful. Oct 7, 2023 Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade Turgid courtroom drama... Dec 21, 2022 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz File under "one you must-see". Rated: 4.5/5 May 6, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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KB B This was such an exceptional movie with great acting and storyline that was based on actual events. Rachel Weiss was extraordinary. It's definitely worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Wendy B Outstanding movie! A must see. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Gareth v Well made courtroom drama based on a true story. Good performances throughout and solid direction. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review fiama7 Another bullshit movie from corrupt hollywood to tarnish the name of the best world war II historian. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Arthur B I quite enjoyed it -- straightforward enough Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member See reviews - decent, a little formulaic/simplified probably, but satisfying, interesting true story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When university professor Deborah E. Lipstadt includes World War II historian David Irving in a book about Holocaust deniers, Irving accuses her of libel and sparks a legal battle for historical truth. With the burden of proof placed on the accused, Lipstadt and her legal team fight to prove the essential truth that the Holocaust occurred. Based on the book "History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier."
Director
Mick Jackson
Producer
Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff
Screenwriter
David Hare
Distributor
Bleecker Street Media
Production Co
BBC Films, Shoebox Films, Participant Media
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.1M
Runtime
1h 50m
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