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Theater of War (2008): Ratings

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Theater of War is a 2008 documentary directed by John W. Walter. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metascore
68
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Theater of War (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
John W. Walter
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Theater of War About?

The premise of Theater of War without spoilers.

This film explores the making of a stage production of Bertolt Brecht's powerful anti-war play, Mother Courage and Her Children, starring Meryl Streep. The documentary follows Streep’s dedicated rehearsal process, revealing the challenges and insights of bringing Brecht’s work to a modern audience. It also examines Brecht's own life, including his experiences fleeing Nazi Germany and his eventual return to stage the play in post-war Germany, providing context for the play's enduring message.

Theater of War Themes & Keywords

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  • life
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Crew

The Director of Theater of War

Directed by John W. Walter.

From the director

More from John W. Walter

One more film directed by John W. Walter: How to Draw a Bunny.

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Ratings

Theater of War Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Theater of War 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

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Theater of War Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Theater of War.

John Walter - Theater of War (trailer)
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Theater of War Also Known As

Also known as “Teatru de război”.

Also known as
  • Teatru de război

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Theater of War FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Theater of War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Theater of War?

Theater of War runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Theater of War released?

Theater of War was released on December 24, 2008.

Who directed Theater of War?

Theater of War was directed by John W. Walter.

More films by John W. Walter

How is Theater of War rated?

Theater of War has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Theater of War have a post-credit scene?

No. Theater of War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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