Munich: The Edge of War

PG-13

2021

2h 3m

Biography

History

Drama

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Based on the international bestseller by Robert Harris. It is Autumn 1938 and Europe stands on the brink of war. Adolf Hitler is preparing to invade Czechoslovakia and Neville Chamberlain's government desperately seeks a peaceful solution. With the pressure building, Hugh Legat, British civil servant, and Paul von Hartmann, German diplomat, travel to Munich for the emergency Conference. As negotiations begin, the two old friends find themselves at the center of a web of political subterfuge and very real danger. With the whole world watching, can war be averted and, if so, at what cost?

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Critics Consensus

Sharp direction and some outstanding performances make Munich: The Edge of War a gripping historical drama, even though the ending's no secret.

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Alec B

A reassessment of sorts for Chamberlain isn't completely unreasonable (even if I don't totally buy it) but a lot of this is still pretty half baked, especially since the focus isn't really on Jeremy Irons (a real shame as he's great here) and I just don't understand why this has to be a spy thriller.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Ron D

Ever heard of Chekhov's gun? Because the writers of this movie sure haven't. Set ups were not satisfying payed off, characters are under developed, and the climax ends with some out of left field deus ex machina nonsense.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Michael R

Did Neville Chamberlain produced the movie? Otherwise, it was well acted and produced.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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Peyton W

Very very cool how they include different languages in this. I thought the back stories on the characters were good, along with the soundtrack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/23

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patrick f

While the two main characters are fictional, their story is the narrative framework to discuss the real events surrounding 1938's notorious Munich Agreement. The film explores Neville Chamberline's hopes and intentions during the conference which gave rise to the agreement. The film is sort of a redeeming take on Chamberline who has been roundly dunked on by historians for decades since. The film paints Chamberline as knowing the agreement might not hold but feeling it was necessary to buy time for Britain to prepare for war. Certainly Britain was more prepared for war in 1939-1940 than they were in 1938, so it is an interesting take on Chamberline. Overall the acting was good. I think students of history will like this movie more than other people. Well done film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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andrew k

Great movie, beautifully acted, directed and produced.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Christian Schwochow

Director

Jessica Brown Findlay

Pamela Legat

George MacKay

Hugh Legat

Jeremy Irons

Neville Chamberlain

Liv Lisa Fries

Lenya

Jannis Niewöhner

Paul von Hartman

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Director Christian Schwochow has made a classy thriller and draws out strong performances from all three of his main actors.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2022

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A really solid, old-fashioned, well-crafted war-spy drama.

Jan 26, 2022

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

If the movie is handsome in an oak-paneled-office way, there's life in it too. You feel there's something at stake for the two young would-be heroes, as there is for the world.

Jan 24, 2022

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Lee Zumpe

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Despite the liberties the script takes, “Munich — The Edge of War” is an engrossing film with interesting perspective.

Oct 31, 2023

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Christopher Connor

Flickering Myth

Munich: The Edge of War is a riveting very well put together film that is true to its source material. It may perhaps fly under the awards radar but is worthy perhaps of some recognition and in another year Irons would be in the mix

Rated: 4/5

Jul 19, 2023

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Charles Hartford

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

So while Munich: The Edge of War attempts to construct a political thriller surrounding one of the most infamous diplomatic moments in modern history, it ultimately fails to do so.

Rated: 5/10

Jan 5, 2023

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Synopsis

Based on the international bestseller by Robert Harris. It is Autumn 1938 and Europe stands on the brink of war. Adolf Hitler is preparing to invade Czechoslovakia and Neville Chamberlain's government desperately seeks a peaceful solution. With the pressure building, Hugh Legat, British civil servant, and Paul von Hartmann, German diplomat, travel to Munich for the emergency Conference. As negotiations begin, the two old friends find themselves at the center of a web of political subterfuge and very real danger. With the whole world watching, can war be averted and, if so, at what cost?

Director: Christian Schwochow
Screenwriter: Robert Harris, Ben Power, Ben Power
Production Co: Netflix, Turbine Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Smoking|Brief Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2022
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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