Slaughterhouse-Five (1972): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Slaughterhouse-Five is a 1972 sci-fi drama directed by George Roy Hill, starring Michael Sacks, Ron Leibman and Kevin Conway. It is based on Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. It earned 2 award nominations, including Feature Film at the DGA Awards 1973. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Based on
- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Slaughterhouse-Five About?
The premise of Slaughterhouse-Five without spoilers, adapted from Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Billy Pilgrim, an optometrist from upstate New York, finds himself unstuck in time, experiencing moments from his life out of order. His story includes a harrowing World War II captivity as a prisoner of war, a seemingly ordinary existence back home, and a bizarre abduction by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. While with the Tralfamadorians, he becomes an attraction in an intergalactic zoo, grappling with their perspective on time and free will.
Slaughterhouse-Five Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- time travel
Where to Watch Slaughterhouse-Five
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Slaughterhouse-Five Cast
Michael Sacks leads the cast, with Ron Leibman and Kevin Conway. Directed by George Roy Hill; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Roy Hill
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Critics gave Slaughterhouse-Five 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 65% User score
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Slaughterhouse-Five Plot Summary
What happens in Slaughterhouse-Five 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 the serene town of Ilium, New York, Billy Pilgrim (Michael Sacks) begins to articulate his reflections in a letter to the editor. Unbeknownst to him, this moment of contemplation will catapult him back into the tumultuous events of World War II. As he finds himself on the front lines in Belgium, Billy faces the grim realities of warfare alongside his fellow American soldiers, who soon fall into the hands of the German army. Suspense looms heavily over him, particularly due to the vengeful intentions of Paul Lazzaro (Ron Leibman), a former comrade in captivity who harbors a deep grudge against him.
Full summary
The whole story of Slaughterhouse-Five, scene by scene
Slaughterhouse-Five Awards & Nominations
Slaughterhouse-Five earned 2 award nominations, including Feature Film at the DGA Awards 1973. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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DGA Awards 1973 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – George Roy Hill
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Golden Globes 1973 1 nomination- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor – Michael Sacks
Slaughterhouse-Five Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Slaughterhouse-Five.
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Cars in Slaughterhouse-Five
21 cars on screen, including the 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1935 Ford 2-Ton.
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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role
Slaughterhouse-Five Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Slachthuis 5” and “Slagtehus 5”.
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- Slachthuis 5
- Slagtehus 5
- Teurastamo 5
- Slaktehus 5
- Σφαγείο Νούμερο Πέντε
- Mattatoio 5
- Abattoir 5
- Schlachthof 5
- Matadero Cinco
- Бойня номер пять
- Matadouro 5
- Az ötös számú vágóhíd
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- 第五屠场
- בית מטבחיים חמש
- スローターハウス5
- Бійня номер п'ять
- Skerdykla Nr. 5
- Jatka č. 5
- 죽음의 순례자
- 第五屠場
- Rzeźnia nr 5
- Slakthus 5
- Σφαγείο Υπ' αριθμόν 5
- Mezbaha No.5
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Slaughterhouse-Five FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Slaughterhouse-Five, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slaughterhouse-Five?
Slaughterhouse-Five runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Slaughterhouse-Five released?
Slaughterhouse-Five was released on March 15, 1972.
Who directed Slaughterhouse-Five?
Slaughterhouse-Five was directed by George Roy Hill.
More films by George Roy Hill Who is in the cast of Slaughterhouse-Five?
Slaughterhouse-Five stars Michael Sacks, Ron Leibman and Kevin Conway, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Slaughterhouse-Five?
In the US, Slaughterhouse-Five is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Slaughterhouse-Five rated?
Slaughterhouse-Five has 66 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is Slaughterhouse-Five based on a book?
Yes. Slaughterhouse-Five is adapted from Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut.
Was Slaughterhouse-Five nominated for any awards?
Slaughterhouse-Five received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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