Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

Rabin in His Own Words (2016): Ratings & Plot

Rabin in His Own Words (2016) movie poster

Rabin in His Own Words is a 2016 documentary directed by Erez Laufer. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
69
Loading streaming availability…
Rabin in His Own Words (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Erez Laufer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rabin in His Own Words About?

The premise of Rabin in His Own Words without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary explores the life and legacy of Israeli leader Yitzhak Rabin, primarily through his own words and personal materials. Archival footage, home movies, and private letters reveal his journey from a labor leader’s son to a farmer, soldier, and ultimately, Prime Minister. The film chronicles his significant achievements and challenges, including his role in the peace process, and culminates in the events surrounding his assassination.

Rabin in His Own Words Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • nixon
  • repetition in title
  • american politics
  • president of the united states
  • republican
Loading streaming availability…
Crew

The Director of Rabin in His Own Words

Directed by Erez Laufer.

From the director

More from Erez Laufer

One more film directed by Erez Laufer: Woodstock Diary.

Full filmography
Ratings

Rabin in His Own Words Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rabin in His Own Words 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Plot

Rabin in His Own Words Plot Summary

What happens in Rabin in His Own Words from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On August 9, 1974, Richard Milhous Nixon became the first President of the United States to resign from office. His presidency, which reigned from 1971 to 1973, was marred by the secret recording of his conversations, initially intended to preserve a historical record. However, following the explosive Watergate scandal, the disclosure of these tapes ultimately led to his political demise.

Fearing the impact of his raw and unfiltered commentary on the tapes, Nixon aimed to keep their contents hidden for the duration of his life post-presidency. Yet, following his death in 1994, the government initiated the release of the 3,700 hours of recordings, with the final installments made public on August 20, 2013.

Full summary

The whole story of Rabin in His Own Words, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rabin in His Own Words?

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

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered

What significant event took place on August 9, 1974?

Seen Rabin in His Own Words?

FAQ

Rabin in His Own Words FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Rabin in His Own Words, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rabin in His Own Words?

Rabin in His Own Words runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Rabin in His Own Words released?

Rabin in His Own Words was released on May 6, 2016.

Who directed Rabin in His Own Words?

Rabin in His Own Words was directed by Erez Laufer.

More films by Erez Laufer

How is Rabin in His Own Words rated?

Rabin in His Own Words has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

Does Rabin in His Own Words have a post-credit scene?

No. Rabin in His Own Words has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rabin in His Own Words in?

The original language of Rabin in His Own Words is Hebrew.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app