The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Baader Meinhof Complex is a 2009 action drama directed by Uli Edel, starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck and Nadja Uhl. It is based on The Baader-Meinhof Complex by Stefan Aust. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $26.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vitagraph Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Baader Meinhof Complex About?
The premise of The Baader Meinhof Complex without spoilers, adapted from The Baader-Meinhof Complex by Stefan Aust. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fueled by a legacy of Nazism and resentment towards American influence, a radical group emerges in 1970s Germany. Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, and Gudrun Ensslin lead a violent insurgency against what they consider fascism. As the group’s actions escalate, police chief Horst Herold wages a relentless pursuit, struggling to understand the motives behind their increasingly desperate and destructive actions. The conflict tests the boundaries of justice and the human cost of political extremism.
The Baader Meinhof Complex Themes & Keywords
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- red army faction
- assassination
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- banker
- capitalism
- based on true story
- bomb
- political propaganda
- police chase
- injustice
- anarchy
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- building a bomb
- anti war
- interrogation
- extorting a confession
- confession
- extortion
- german politics
- suicide
- force feeding
- protest
- prison
- revolution
- courtroom
- baader meinhof
- liquidation
- left wing
- hostage
- assassination attempt
- training camp
- protest riot
- journalist
- idealism
- husband wife relationship
- domestic terrorism
- archive footage
- anti war protest
- terrorist
- terrorism
- anti fascism
- anti fascist
- communism
- strapped to a bed
- brutality
- criminal gang
- terrorist training camp
- police brutality
- female terrorist
- innocent victim
The Baader Meinhof Complex Cast
Moritz Bleibtreu leads the cast, with Martina Gedeck and Nadja Uhl. Directed by Uli Edel; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Uli Edel
More from Uli Edel
More films directed by Uli Edel, best-rated first: Last Exit to Brooklyn, The Little Vampire, Body of Evidence and Pay the Ghost.
The Baader Meinhof Complex Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Baader Meinhof Complex 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Baader Meinhof Complex Plot Summary
What happens in The Baader Meinhof Complex 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 narrative unfolds on a nude beach in Germany during the late 1960s, as we are introduced to Ulrike Meinhoff, a well-respected journalist alongside her family. The tension escalates when Meinhoff and her husband attend a party where she reads an article detailing the injustices of the Iranian Government. The arrival of the Shah of Persia in Berlin incites a rally that splits the crowd; some people protest against the regime, while others express their support. As the protest intensifies, it turns violent, with Iranian backers clashing against innocent German protesters, resulting in injuries and even a fatality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Baader Meinhof Complex, scene by scene
The Baader Meinhof Complex Box Office
The Baader Meinhof Complex grossed $26.9 million worldwide. $476,270 came from the US and Canada and $26.5 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$26.9M
- US & Canada
- $476.3K
- International
- $26.5M
The Baader Meinhof Complex Awards & Nominations
The Baader Meinhof Complex was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Golden Globes 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Oscars 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
The Baader Meinhof Complex Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Baader Meinhof Complex.
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The Baader Meinhof Complex Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Baader Meinhof Komplekset” and “R.A.F. Facción del ejército rojo”.
- Also known as
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- Baader Meinhof Komplekset
- R.A.F. Facción del ejército rojo
- 바더 마인호프
- La bande à Baader
- 巴德尔和迈因霍夫集团
- Motståndets tid
- A Baader-Meinhof csoport
- La banda Baader Meinhof
- Bir Terör Filmi: The Baader Meinhof Complex
- O GRUPO BAADER MEINHOF
- 巴德尔和迈因霍夫
- Baader Meinhof Komplex
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- A Baader Meinhof csoport
- Το Σύμπλεγμα Baader Meinhof
- The Baader Meinhof Komplex
- כנופיית באדר מיינהוף
- Комплекс Баадер-Майнхоф
- Терористите Баадер Майнхоф
- Baader-Meinhof
- Ám Ảnh Bạo Lực
- Gruparea Baader Meinhof
- Комлекс Баадера-Майнхоф
- 巴德爾和邁因霍夫集團, ბაადერ-მაინჰოფის კომპლექსი
- Baaderio – Meinhof kompleksas
- RAF: Facció de l’Exèrcit Roig
- Baader Meinhof kompleks
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The Baader Meinhof Complex FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Baader Meinhof Complex, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was The Baader Meinhof Complex released?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was released on August 21, 2009.
Who directed The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was directed by Uli Edel.
More films by Uli Edel Who is in the cast of The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck and Nadja Uhl, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Baader Meinhof Complex make at the box office?
The Baader Meinhof Complex grossed $26.9 million worldwide ($476,270 domestic, $26.5 million international).
How is The Baader Meinhof Complex rated?
The Baader Meinhof Complex has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is The Baader Meinhof Complex based on a book?
Yes. The Baader Meinhof Complex is adapted from The Baader-Meinhof Complex by Stefan Aust.
Was The Baader Meinhof Complex nominated for any awards?
The Baader Meinhof Complex received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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