The Grand Budapest Hotel

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The Grand Budapest Hotel

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Released Mar 7, 2014

1h 39m

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In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave's friend and protege. Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel's guests, including satisfying the sexual needs of the many elderly women who stay there. When one of Gustave's lovers dies mysteriously, Gustave finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect in her murder.

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Critics Consensus

Typically stylish but deceptively thoughtful, The Grand Budapest Hotel finds Wes Anderson once again using ornate visual environments to explore deeply emotional ideas.

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

Wes Anderson blends his trademark fanciness with a more rompish style of humour than usual.

Aug 22, 2022

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

"Times have changed." It's an elemental Wes Anderson lament...

Rated: 4.5/5

May 30, 2020

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

Discerning travellers and Wes Anderson fans will luxuriate in the glorious Mittel-European kitsch of one of the director's funniest and most exquisitely designed movies in years.

Jan 2, 2018

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

"The Grand Budapest Hotel is Wes Anderson’s greatest cinematic achievement yet, bursting with bold visuals and dynamic storytelling."

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” may be an audiovisual feast, but what makes it an artistic marvel is that its dynamic style enhances the narrative’s focus on its primary characters through different decades.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Christopher Connor

The Film Magazine

It’s not hard to see why The Grand Budapest Hotel has gleaned such love over the past seven years. It is a perfect encapsulation of the best of Anderson’s works, with its fast-paced dialogue and candy coloured visual palette

Aug 8, 2023

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Michael V

Ralph Fiennes' performance is a tour-de-force and the whole movie is a ton of fun. The stop-motion bits are hilarious and the plot is so absurd it is hilarious. I didn't much like the unnecessary epilogue though. But this is still my second favorite Wes Anderson film after Life Aquatic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Frans B

Masterpiece! Lost count of how many times I saw it. Incredible journey through a weird and wonderful story, fascinating all the way. Quirky and sophisticated at the same time. Unique in so many ways, the cinematography is something else. The whole cast really shines in character. Fast moving, lots of twists and turns, unpredictable, highly entertaining. Just love it ...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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David P

Still one of the best shows of all time, imho. So well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Stephen L

A meticulously crafted romp, The Grand Budapest Hotel is Wes Anderson at his most visually confident and narratively efficient. The film’s whimsical style never undercuts its momentum — in fact, it sharpens it. Every frame is packed with detail, but it’s the quick wit, crisp pacing, and rich performances that make this one of Anderson’s most satisfying works. Ralph Fiennes gives a career-best comic performance, anchoring the film’s pastel-colored world with elegance, vanity, and vulnerability. Sleek, hilarious, and slyly emotional — it’s a rare blend that sticks.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Dominik N

A film that fills you with joy when you watch it. A fantastic and slightly fantastical combination of live action, stop motion and color in both art and character. A movie anyone can watch with subtle happiness swelling inside their heart.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Shane O

Good visuals , but the story didn’t resonate with me , I think it was trying to be charming but it didn’t work for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave's friend and protege. Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel's guests, including satisfying the sexual needs of the many elderly women who stay there. When one of Gustave's lovers dies mysteriously, Gustave finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect in her murder.

Director: Wes Anderson
Producer: Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
Screenwriter: Wes Anderson
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: American Empirical Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 7, 2014, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2015
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $59.1M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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