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S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine (2004): Ratings & Box Office

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S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine is a 2004 historical documentary directed by Rithy Panh. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $23,550 worldwide. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$23.6K
Metascore
75
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S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Rithy Panh
Genres
History , War , Documentary
Original language
Khmer
Studio
First Run Features
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine About?

The premise of S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine without spoilers.

Between 1975 and 1979, Cambodia suffered under a brutal regime that led to the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million people through starvation and execution. This documentary explores the chilling reality of Tuol Sleng prison, known as S21, now a museum. Former Khmer Rouge officials guide viewers through the site, while two survivors are compelled to revisit the horrors they experienced, offering a stark and unforgettable look at one of humanity's darkest chapters.

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Crew

The Director of S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine

Directed by Rithy Panh.

From the director

More from Rithy Panh

More films directed by Rithy Panh, best-rated first: The Missing Picture, Graves Without a Name, Meeting with Pol Pot and Irradiated.

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Ratings

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine 75 on Metacritic.

Box office

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine Box Office

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine grossed $23,550 worldwide. $22,606 came from the US and Canada and $944 (4%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$23.6K

US & Canada
$22.6K
International
$944
US & Canada 96% Rest of the world 4%

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S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine?

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine released?

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine was released on May 19, 2004.

Who directed S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine?

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine was directed by Rithy Panh.

More films by Rithy Panh

How much did S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine make at the box office?

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine grossed $23,550 worldwide ($22,606 domestic, $944 international).

How is S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine rated?

S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine has 75 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

Does S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine have a post-credit scene?

No. S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine in?

The original language of S21: The Khmer Rouge Death Machine is Khmer.

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