Munich (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Munich is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig and Marie-Josée Croze. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes and earned $131 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It was nominated for 5 Oscars. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Munich About?
The premise of Munich without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, a covert Israeli team is tasked with tracking down and eliminating the eleven Palestinians believed responsible for the attack. Led by a former Mossad operative, the squad undertakes a dangerous mission, traveling across Europe as they pursue their targets. As the operation unfolds, the leader grapples with the complex moral implications of his assignment and the profound consequences of seeking retribution.
Munich Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- munich olympics
- jew
- israel
- black september
- 1972 summer olympics
- munich 1972 summer olympics
- palestinian
- based on true story
- vengeance
- beirut lebanon
- mossad
- reference to adolf hitler
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- based on book
- male nudity
- hostage
- assassination
- honey trap
- telephone rigged to kill
- war story
- israeli embassy
- swimsuit
- changing clothes
- olympic village
- year 1972
- assassination attempt
- hotel
- female assassin
- shot to death
- shot in the head
- shot in the face
- shot in the back
- femme fatale
- pubic hair
- murder of a nude woman
- male frontal nudity
- consensual sex
- sex in bed
- female removes her clothes
- public nudity
- female rear nudity
- scantily clad female
- female pubic hair
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- nudity
- nude with a gun
- muslim terrorism
- summer olympics
- reference to scheherazade
- male full frontal nudity
Munich Cast
Eric Bana leads the cast, with Daniel Craig and Marie-Josée Croze. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Director Steven Spielberg
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Munich Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Munich 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 72% User score
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Munich Plot Summary
What happens in Munich 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
The film opens with a striking portrayal of the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics. Following the horrific killings, the Israeli government sets into motion a plan for an “eye for an eye” retaliation, creating a list of 11 targets. Avner Kaufman, an Israeli-born Mossad agent portrayed by Eric Bana, is handpicked to lead this assassination squad during a pivotal discussion over tea at the residence of Prime Minister Golda Meir.
Full summary
The whole story of Munich, scene by scene
Munich Box Office & Budget
Munich grossed $131 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $47.4 million came from the US and Canada and $83.6 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$131M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $47.4M
- International
- $83.6M
- Budget
- $70M
Munich Awards & Nominations
Munich was nominated for 5 Oscars. The 10 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2006.
10 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 2006 5 nominations- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Steven Spielberg
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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Critics' Choice 2006 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Steven Spielberg
- Nominated Best Picture
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Golden Globes 2006 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Steven Spielberg
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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DGA Awards 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Steven Spielberg
Munich Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer (35mm)
- Clip A Phone Call Awaits Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Munich?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What event serves as the catalyst for the actions of the Mossad team in Munich?
Cars in Munich
66 cars on screen, including the 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super and the 1968 Citroën DS 19.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super Important role -
1968 Citroën DS 19 Important role -
1970 Fiat 125 S Important role -
1969 Opel Admiral B Important role
Munich Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “München” and “Munchen”.
- Also known as
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- München
- Munchen
- Minchen
- Miunchenas
- Minhen
- 뮌헨
- Múnich
- Münih
- Munique
- Мюнхен
- Mnichov
- Monachium
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- 慕尼黑
- מינכן
- Μόναχο
- ミュンヘン
- Minhene
- Минхен, მიუნჰენი
- Mníchov
- Vụ Khủng Bố Ở Munich
- ميونيخ
- มิวนิค ปฏิบัติการความพิโรธของพระเจ้า
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Movies Like Munich
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 21 Hours at Munich, September 5 and Munich: The Edge of War.
Munich FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Munich, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Munich?
Munich runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was Munich released?
Munich was released on December 23, 2005.
Who directed Munich?
Munich was directed by Steven Spielberg.
More films by Steven Spielberg Who is in the cast of Munich?
Munich stars Eric Bana, Daniel Craig and Marie-Josée Croze.
How much did Munich make at the box office?
Munich grossed $131 million worldwide ($47.4 million domestic, $83.6 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Munich rated?
Munich has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Munich nominated for any awards?
Munich received 10 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Munich have a post-credit scene?
No. Munich has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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