West (2014): Ratings & Box Office
West is a 2014 drama directed by Christian Schwochow. It is based on West by Julia Franck and Anthea Bell. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $220,857 worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Christian Schwochow
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Main Street Films
- Based on
- West by Julia Franck and Anthea Bell
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is West About?
The premise of West without spoilers, adapted from West by Julia Franck and Anthea Bell.
In late 1970s East Germany, Nelly Senff plans a dangerous escape from the Berlin Wall, attempting to leave behind a painful past. After arriving in the West, she tries to build a new life, but unsettling memories of Wassilij's disappearance continue to haunt her. The Allied Secret Service investigates the circumstances surrounding his vanishing, further complicating Nelly's efforts to move forward. Questions arise: Is Wassilij still alive, or was he involved in espionage?
The Director of West
Directed by Christian Schwochow.
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Director Christian Schwochow
More from Christian Schwochow
More films directed by Christian Schwochow, best-rated first: The Tower, Munich: The Edge of War, Je Suis Karl and The German Lesson.
West Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave West 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 74% User score
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Movie Insider 2.7 /5
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West Box Office
West grossed $220,857 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$220.9K
- International
- $220.9K
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West FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of West, each answered in a sentence.
How long is West?
West runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was West released?
West was released on November 7, 2014.
Who directed West?
West was directed by Christian Schwochow.
More films by Christian Schwochow How much did West make at the box office?
West grossed $220,857 worldwide.
How is West rated?
West has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic, 74% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Movie Insider.
Is West based on a book?
Yes. West is adapted from West by Julia Franck and Anthea Bell.
Does West have a post-credit scene?
No. West has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is West in?
The original language of West is German.
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