Denial

PG-13

Released Oct 21, 2016

1 hr. 50 min.

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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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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

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Wendy B

Outstanding movie! A must see. Highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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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

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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

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Arthur B

I quite enjoyed it -- straightforward enough

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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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

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Mick Jackson

Director

Rachel Weisz

Deborah Lipstadt

Tom Wilkinson

Richard Rampton

Timothy Spall

David Irving

Andrew Scott

Anthony Julius

Jack Lowden

James Libson

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

Turgid courtroom drama...

Dec 21, 2022

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

File under "one you must-see".

Rated: 4.5/5

May 6, 2022

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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
Executive Producer: Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King, Christine Langan, Joe Oppenheimer, Andrew Karpen, Guy Heeley
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

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