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Stalingrad (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Stalingrad is a 2014 action war film directed by Fedor Bondarchuk, starring Thomas Kretschmann, Pyotr Fyodorov and Sergey Bondarchuk. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $68.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
worldwide gross
$68.3M
Metascore
49
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Stalingrad (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Director
Fedor Bondarchuk
Genres
Action , War
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stalingrad About?

The premise of Stalingrad without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the brutal Battle of Stalingrad, a small group of Russian soldiers fights desperately to defend a vital building against the overwhelming German forces. Surrounded and facing certain death, they forge unexpected connections with a courageous local woman. Their lives become intertwined as they struggle to survive the relentless fighting amidst the destruction of the city.

Stalingrad Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • heroic military
  • glorification
  • battle of stalingrad
  • heroism
  • world war two
  • russian history
  • siege
  • world war two soldier
  • title at the end
  • one word title
  • red army soldier
  • stalingrad russia
+38 more
  • female nudity
  • clothed male naked female scene
  • barefoot female
  • russian army
  • woman in a hot bath
  • aerial bombing
  • building destruction
  • waiting for death
  • female rear nudity
  • wrap around segment
  • german army
  • the great east japan earthquake
  • city ruins
  • german tank
  • mascot
  • war violence
  • knife as weapon
  • told in flashback
  • fuel tank explosion
  • volga river
  • tenor singer
  • male opera singer
  • widower
  • implied rape
  • 19 year old girl
  • lice
  • birthday celebration
  • man woman romance
  • hairy chested male
  • tender kiss
  • war lover
  • fountain
  • woman shot in the head
  • sniper
  • exchanged i love you's
  • implied sex
  • child born out of wedlock
  • shootout
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Cast & crew

Stalingrad Cast

Thomas Kretschmann leads the cast, with Pyotr Fyodorov and Sergey Bondarchuk. Directed by Fedor Bondarchuk; 9 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Stalingrad Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Stalingrad 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Stalingrad Plot Summary

What happens in Stalingrad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

This Russian film may be easily misunderstood due to its grand title; however, it delves into much more than mere violence. Indeed, while it features scenes of bloody action, which are expected in any film centered on urban warfare, its essence lies in exploring themes of rebirth amidst turmoil, a narrative that’s highly relevant in today’s world.

Full summary

The whole story of Stalingrad, scene by scene

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Box office

Stalingrad Box Office

Stalingrad grossed $68.3 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $67.3 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$68.3M

US & Canada
$1M
International
$67.3M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

Stalingrad Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stalingrad.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Stalingrad?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Stalingrad

11 cars on screen, including the 1940 NSU Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad and the 1941 KhPZ T-34/76.

All 11 cars
  • 1940 NSU Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad in Stalingrad 1940 NSU Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad Important role
  • 1941 KhPZ T-34/76 in Stalingrad 1941 KhPZ T-34/76 Minor role
  • KhPZ T-44 M in Stalingrad KhPZ T-44 M Minor role
  • 1990 KhTZ MT-LB in Stalingrad 1990 KhTZ MT-LB Minor role
Details

Stalingrad Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Stalingrado” and “斯大林格勒”.

Also known as
  • Stalingrado
  • 斯大林格勒
  • Sztálingrád
  • Estalinegrado
  • סטלינגרד
  • استالینگراد
  • Сталінград
  • Stalingrado: A Batalha Final
  • Сталiнград, სტალინგრადი
  • Bitka za Staljingrad
  • Stalingradas
  • Staljingrad
+6 more
  • 史太林格勒保衛戰
  • 史達林格勒
  • 스탈린그라드
  • スターリングラード 史上最大の市街戦
  • Trận Đánh Stalingrad
  • มหาสงครามวินาศ สตาลินกราด

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FAQ

Stalingrad FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Stalingrad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stalingrad?

Stalingrad runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was Stalingrad released?

Stalingrad was released on February 28, 2014.

Who directed Stalingrad?

Stalingrad was directed by Fedor Bondarchuk.

Who is in the cast of Stalingrad?

Stalingrad stars Thomas Kretschmann, Pyotr Fyodorov and Sergey Bondarchuk, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Stalingrad make at the box office?

Stalingrad grossed $68.3 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $67.3 million international).

How is Stalingrad rated?

Stalingrad has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Stalingrad have a post-credit scene?

No. Stalingrad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Stalingrad in?

The original language of Stalingrad is Russian.

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