Anthropoid (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Anthropoid is a 2016 biographical thriller directed by Sean Ellis. It runs 2 hours and earned $5.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Sean Ellis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bleecker Street Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Anthropoid About?
The premise of Anthropoid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, two Slovakian soldiers, Josef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš, are sent on a dangerous mission into Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Their objective is to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official responsible for the implementation of the Final Solution. After being parachuted into enemy territory in 1941, they face immense challenges, working with limited information and resources while attempting to evade and outmaneuver the formidable Nazi forces protecting Heydrich. The success or failure of their actions would have far-reaching consequences for Europe.
Anthropoid Themes & Keywords
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- nazi
- conspirator
- conspiracy
- secret operation
- czech resistance
- prague czechoslovakia
- european history
- based on true story
- misfiring gun
- breaking fingers with a hammer
- 1940s
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- gestapo interrogation
- digging a tunnel
- tied up
- tied to a chair
- repression
- rebellion
- suspicion
- friendship between men
- hiding in church
- pointing a gun at someone
- false identity
- fake identity
- central europe
- female resistance fighter
- resistance movement
- revenge
- punishment
- betrayal
- german soldier
- shootout in a church
- gestapo
- torture
- reinhard heydrich assassination
- nazi occupation
- resistance fighter
- assassin
- assassination
- world war two
- prague czech republic
- barefoot male
- riding a bicycle
- year 1938
- archive footage
- german shepherd
- parachuting
- stitching a wound
- coded message
- burning a message
The Director of Anthropoid
Directed by Sean Ellis.
- Director Sean Ellis
More from Sean Ellis
More films directed by Sean Ellis, best-rated first: Metro Manila, Cashback, The Cursed and The Cut.
Anthropoid Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Anthropoid 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Anthropoid Plot Summary
What happens in Anthropoid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In September 1938, a pivotal conference takes place in Munich, where Adolf Hitler provocatively demands the territory of Czechoslovakia, threatening war against the leaders of France, Italy, and Great Britain. Left with no allies, Czechoslovakia has no choice but to disband its military, subsequently facing a swift occupation by Germany without a single shot fired.
Fast forward to 1940, and the shadows of World War II loom larger as Hitler’s forces invade Poland. Czechoslovakia, now under occupation, finds its factories instrumental to the German war effort, but resistance mounts from within. In this climate of turmoil, the notorious Reinhard Heydrich, often referred to as the butcher of Prague, is dispatched by Hitler to restore order.
Full summary
The whole story of Anthropoid, scene by scene
Anthropoid Box Office
Anthropoid grossed $5.1 million worldwide. $3 million came from the US and Canada and $2.1 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.1M
- US & Canada
- $3M
- International
- $2.1M
Anthropoid Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip ANTHROPOID | "Lipstick" Clip
- Clip ANTHROPOID | "Heydrich" Clip
- Clip ANTHROPOID | "Target" Clip
How Well Do You Know Anthropoid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was the primary objective of 'Operation Anthropoid'?
Cars in Anthropoid
22 cars on screen, including the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet W142 and the 1937 Citroën Type 23.
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet W142 Important role -
1937 Citroën Type 23 Minor role -
1928 Ford Model A Minor role -
1928 Praga Mignon Pohřební vůz Minor role
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Anthropoid FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Anthropoid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Anthropoid?
Anthropoid runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Anthropoid released?
Anthropoid was released on August 12, 2016.
Who directed Anthropoid?
Anthropoid was directed by Sean Ellis.
More films by Sean Ellis How much did Anthropoid make at the box office?
Anthropoid grossed $5.1 million worldwide ($3 million domestic, $2.1 million international).
How is Anthropoid rated?
Anthropoid has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Anthropoid have a post-credit scene?
No. Anthropoid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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