Black Book (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Black Book is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch and Thom Hoffman. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $26.8 million worldwide on a $21 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2007. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Budget
- $21M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Book About?
The premise of Black Book without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, Rachel Rosenthal assumes the identity of Ellis de Vries to join the Dutch Resistance. Her mission requires her to seduce a Gestapo officer, Ludwig, and infiltrate the enemy. As Ellis, she successfully gains access to the Gestapo, but finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Ludwig, complicating her dangerous assignment and putting her life at risk.
Black Book Cast
Carice van Houten leads the cast, with Sebastian Koch and Thom Hoffman. Directed by Paul Verhoeven.
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Director Paul Verhoeven
More from Paul Verhoeven
More films directed by Paul Verhoeven, best-rated first: Elle, Total Recall, Benedetta and Starship Troopers.
Black Book Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Black Book 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 75% User score
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Black Book Plot Summary
What happens in Black Book from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1944, Dutch Jewish singer Rachel Stein is hiding in the occupied Netherlands, moving between safe spots as the country tightens under Nazi rule. When the farmhouse where she has been sheltered is destroyed by an Allied bomber, she seeks help from a lawyer named Smaal who has aided her family. He arranges for her to escape to the liberated southern part of the country, and with the help of a man named Van Gein, Rachel is reunited with her family and boards a boat carrying other refugees toward safety. The voyage turns deadly as the German SS ambushes the refugees, killing many and robbing the bodies. Rachel is the sole survivor, yet she cannot break free from the grips of the occupied territories.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Book, scene by scene
Black Book Box Office & Budget
Black Book grossed $26.8 million worldwide on a $21 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $4.4 million came from the US and Canada and $22.4 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$26.8M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $4.4M
- International
- $22.4M
- Budget
- $21M
Black Book Awards & Nominations
Black Book earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2007.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
Black Book Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Black Book.
How Well Do You Know Black Book?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What alias does Rachel Stein adopt while working with the Dutch resistance?
Black Book Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “El libro negro” and “Черная книга”.
- Also known as
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- El libro negro
- Черная книга
- A Espiã
- 黑皮書
- Fekete könyv
- Czarna ksiega
- ブラックブック
- Das schwarze Buch
- Scan: Juodoji knyga
- Kara Kitap
- Чёрная книга
- 黑皮书
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- Czarna Księga
- Čierna kniha
- Černá kniha
- Μαύρη Λίστα
- 블랙북
- ספר שחור
- Le carnet noir
- Черната книга
- 黑色名冊
- Juodoji knyga
- Чорна книга
- 黑書
- Cuốn Sổ Đen
- Must märkmik
- El llibre negre
- บัญชีดำ เธอกล้าสู้
- Crna knjiga
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Black Book FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Black Book, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Book?
Black Book runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Black Book released?
Black Book was released on April 4, 2007.
Who directed Black Book?
Black Book was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
More films by Paul Verhoeven Who is in the cast of Black Book?
Black Book stars Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch and Thom Hoffman.
How much did Black Book make at the box office?
Black Book grossed $26.8 million worldwide ($4.4 million domestic, $22.4 million international) on a budget of $21 million.
How is Black Book rated?
Black Book has 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was Black Book nominated for any awards?
Black Book received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Black Book have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Book has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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