Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

2005

1h 57m

History

Drama

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87%

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95 Reviews

88%

Audience Score

10,000+ Ratings

In 1943, student activist Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) and fellow members of the White Rose resistance group work tirelessly to distribute anti-war and anti-Nazi propapanda in Munich. During one such mission, the Gestapo take her and her brother into custody; six days later, Sophie meets her fate.

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Critics Consensus

A film that begs the audience to reflect upon their own courage and strength of character in light of this young heroine's daring story.

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

Compelling in its depiction of quiet heroism, this testament to the power of passive resistance is made all the more authentic and poignant by the superbly controlled performance of Julia Jentsch.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

The realization that we are, in many instances, listening in on actual proceedings gives the film an immediacy that no dramatist could hope to match.

Rated: B

Oct 14, 2006

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Jessica Winter

Time Out

The film holds few surprises, though it builds a remarkable level of suspense during the fait-accompli interrogation scenes, and is a well-intended commemoration of a courageous young woman.

Jun 24, 2006

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

Jentsch ... delivers a powerfully understated performance appropriate to her character’s conviction that truth is stronger than even the most horrenduously unjust regime.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 27, 2024

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A compelling and disturbing drama based upon the final six days in the life of a young woman who did the unthinkable.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A very tense study of the last days of Nazism, and a worthy homage to a true heroine...

Jul 10, 2007

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Pumkijn D

Very good! The courtroom scene was my favorite part.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/04/23

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georgan g

The acting is so good in this film, that even if you never watch subtitles, I suggest you try this. The interrogation and trial are from actual records, not dialog written for a movie. Intense & inspiring!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Wolfgang G

Ein großes spiel, Marc Rothemund. Überzeugende Darsteller besonders Julia Jentsch die, die Sophie Scholl überzeugend spielt, und André Hennicke der den „Roland Freisler" darstellt. Der Film erzählt uns die Letzen Tage von Sophie Scholl. Das Drehbuch (Fred Breinersdorfer) basiert auf die Vernehmungsprotokolle und Zeugenaussagen der Angehörigen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/22

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Audience Member

Good idea, but poorly acted - especially by Julia Jentsch herself, which looks hesitant and inexpressive through the whole movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

A good movie. Kept it subtle, very german.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

An incredible story of what to do when the entire world goes insane around you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Marc Rothemund

Director

Julia Jentsch

Sophie Scholl

Fabian Hinrichs

Hans Scholl

Alexander Held

Robert Mohr

Johanna Gastdorf

Else Gebel

André Hennicke

Richter Dr. Roland Freisler

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Synopsis

In 1943, student activist Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) and fellow members of the White Rose resistance group work tirelessly to distribute anti-war and anti-Nazi propapanda in Munich. During one such mission, the Gestapo take her and her brother into custody; six days later, Sophie meets her fate.

Director: Marc Rothemund
Screenwriter: Fred Breinersdorfer
Production Co: Both Film, Goldkind Film
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: German
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2006
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $676.2K
Runtime: 1h 57m

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