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The Gatekeepers (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Gatekeepers is a 2013 documentary directed by Dror Moreh, starring Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter and Avraham Shalom. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$2.6M
award nomination
1
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The Gatekeepers (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Dror Moreh
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gatekeepers About?

The premise of The Gatekeepers without spoilers.

This insightful documentary features six former leaders of Israel's Shin Bet intelligence agency, offering unprecedented and candid perspectives on the nation’s security challenges. Recalling events from the Six Day War to the present, they examine the difficult decisions and moral dilemmas faced while safeguarding Israel amidst the complexities of the Middle East. The film explores the triumphs and failures of a nation constantly at war, providing a unique look into the minds of those entrusted with its protection.

The Gatekeepers Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • president of the united states
  • politics
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Cast & crew

The Gatekeepers Cast

Ami Ayalon leads the cast, with Avi Dichter and Avraham Shalom. Directed by Dror Moreh; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Gatekeepers

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From the director

More from Dror Moreh

More films directed by Dror Moreh, best-rated first: The Human Factor and The Corridors of Power.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Gatekeepers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Gatekeepers 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

The Gatekeepers Box Office

The Gatekeepers grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $2.4 million came from the US and Canada and $157,889 (6%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6M

US & Canada
$2.4M
International
$157.9K
US & Canada 94% Rest of the world 6%
Awards

The Gatekeepers Awards & Nominations

The Gatekeepers was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Gatekeepers Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Gatekeepers.

The Gatekeepers Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Shin Bet Documentary
Details

The Gatekeepers Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Töte zuerst!” and “看门人”.

Also known as
  • Töte zuerst!
  • 看门人
  • Shomrei HaSaf
  • Привратники
  • The Gatekeepers - I guardiani di Israele
  • Töte zuerst
  • 守门人
  • The Gatekeepers (Los guardianes)
  • Paznicii porților
  • Пазителите на портата
  • Os Guardiões
  • 게이트키퍼
+2 more
  • Strážci
  • Det hemmelige Israel

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FAQ

The Gatekeepers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

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

How long is The Gatekeepers?

The Gatekeepers runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Gatekeepers released?

The Gatekeepers was released on February 1, 2013.

Who directed The Gatekeepers?

The Gatekeepers was directed by Dror Moreh.

More films by Dror Moreh

Who is in the cast of The Gatekeepers?

The Gatekeepers stars Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter and Avraham Shalom, among 6 credited actors.

How much did The Gatekeepers make at the box office?

The Gatekeepers grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($2.4 million domestic, $157,889 international).

How is The Gatekeepers rated?

The Gatekeepers has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Was The Gatekeepers nominated for any awards?

The Gatekeepers received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The Gatekeepers have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gatekeepers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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