The Monuments Men (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Monuments Men is a 2014 action thriller starring George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Hugh Bonneville. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $156.7 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Monuments Men About?
The premise of The Monuments Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a group of museum curators, art historians, and other experts are recruited by the U.S. government to go behind enemy lines. Tasked with recovering stolen masterpieces from the Nazis, this unlikely team faces incredible danger as they race against time to safeguard invaluable cultural treasures and return them to their rightful owners. Their perilous mission is personally authorized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Monuments Men Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- art
- art expert
- nazi stolen art
- 1940s
- world war two
- christmas
- 1970s
- year 1977
- year 1945
- year 1943
- year 1944
- mine
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- map
- cigarette smoking
- child sniper
- burning painting
- stolen art
- stolen gold
- reference to michelangelo
- plundering
- british army
- u.s. army
- paris france
- repatriation
- religious object
- sculpture
- art archive
- church
- fugitive
- war criminal
- architecture
- painting
- sniper
- art theft
- statue
- nazi germany
- france
- resistance
- art gallery
- salt mine
- vandalism
- looting
- plunder
- american abroad
- actor director writer
- based on true story
- based on book
- russian soldier
- red army
- u.s. soldier
Where to Watch The Monuments Men
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The Monuments Men Cast
George Clooney leads the cast, with Cate Blanchett and Hugh Bonneville.
Also Starring in The Monuments Men
· 5 moreThe Monuments Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Monuments Men 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 44%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
76 ratings
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The Monuments Men Plot Summary
What happens in The Monuments Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of World War II in 1943, the Allies are steadily pushing back against the Axis forces in Italy. However, Frank Stokes, portrayed by George Clooney, convinces the President of the United States that achieving victory would be hollow if the priceless art treasures of Western civilization were lost amidst the warfare—whether it be through collateral damage during combat or theft by looters. To combat this imminent threat, Stokes is tasked with forming a specialized unit known as the “Monuments Men.” This group is made up of seven dedicated museum directors, curators, and art historians, who are determined to guide Allied troops and locate stolen artworks that should be returned to their rightful owners.
Full summary
The whole story of The Monuments Men, scene by scene
The Monuments Men Box Office & Budget
The Monuments Men grossed $156.7 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $78 million came from the US and Canada and $78.7 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$156.7M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $78M
- International
- $78.7M
- Budget
- $70M
The Monuments Men Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Monuments Men - Official Trailer #2 - In Theaters 2/7/14
How Well Do You Know The Monuments Men?
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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Who convinces the US president about the risk to cultural heritage?
Cars in The Monuments Men
36 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen Kübelwagen Replica Typ 82 and the 1944 Dodge WC 52.
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Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role
The Monuments Men Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Μνημείων Άνδρες” and “Památkári”.
- Also known as
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- Μνημείων Άνδρες
- Památkári
- Mnimeion andres
- Monuments Men: Ungewöhnliche Helden
- ミケランジェロ・プロジェクト
- ミケランジェロ・プロジェクト：2014
- 古文明救兵
- Охотники за сокровищами
- Obrońcy Skarbów
- Monuments Men - Ungewöhnliche Helden
- Monumenternes Mænd
- The Monuments Men - Os Caçadores de Tesouros
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- Pamiatkari
- Műkincsvadászok
- 모뉴먼츠 맨: 세기의 작전
- Hazine Avcıları
- 盟军夺宝队
- ציידי האוצרות
- Památkáři
- Пазители на наследството
- Eroii monumentelor
- Caçadores de Obras-Primas
- 大尋寶家
- Операција: Чувари наслеђа
- Мисливці за скарбами
- Relikviju Mednieki
- Operación monumento
- Brangenybių medžiotojai
- Odred za baštinu
- กองทัพฉกขุมทรัพย์โลกสะท้าน
- Les Monuments Men
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The Monuments Men FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Monuments Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Monuments Men released?
The Monuments Men was released on February 7, 2014.
Who is in the cast of The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men stars George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Hugh Bonneville, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Monuments Men?
In the US, The Monuments Men is streaming on YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Monuments Men make at the box office?
The Monuments Men grossed $156.7 million worldwide ($78 million domestic, $78.7 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is The Monuments Men rated?
The Monuments Men has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Monuments Men have a post-credit scene?
No. The Monuments Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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