Munich

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Munich

R

2006

2h 44m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

History

Drama

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After the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and their coach at the 1972 Olympics, the Israeli government secretly assigns Avner Kaufman (Eric Bana) to carry out a series of strategic retaliations. With the help of a driver (Daniel Craig), a forger (Hanns Zischler), a bomb-maker (Mathieu Kassovitz) and a former soldier (Ciarán Hinds), Avner conducts a worldwide operation, targeting 11 individuals. As the assassinations pile up, Avner begins to doubt the morality of his actions.

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Critics Consensus

Munich can't quite achieve its lofty goals, but this thrilling, politically even-handed look at the fallout from an intractable political conflict is still well worth watching.

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Zadie Smith

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Feb 12, 2020

Eric Bana gives a performance that deserves something more serious than an Oscar. It's a sublimely convincing portrayal of a man who is travelling far from who he is in order to defend who he is.

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Victoria Segal

New Statesman

Sep 26, 2017

Munich's passion is clear, its intention good, the skill behind it immense; there is something brave about its decision to take politics into the multiplex.

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

Feb 23, 2015

4/5

Munich is more measured and classy than Spielberg's action-adventures.

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Joe Lipsett

Murder Made Fiction Podcast - Bloody Disgusting

Jan 30, 2025

2.5/5

Munich has a great cast and behind the scenes pedigree, but it feels like two films in one. One is an exciting action/heist film about a team of assassins. The other is an introspective film about retribution, family and land. The two don't fully mesh.

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Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

Nov 28, 2024

7/10

The film’s indulgent length and deliberate pacing – combined with a remote, uncharismatic lead – can make it a slog to get through despite some thrilling set pieces that remain some of the best-directed sequences in Spielberg’s career.

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Stella Papamichael

Radio Times

Apr 12, 2024

4/5

Violence begets violence in Steven Spielberg's bold and brooding thriller, beginning with the tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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Lisa T

@RT94202551 Oct 14, 2026

I thought it dragged in places. I preferred Sword of Gideon more.

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Leprechaun K

@LeprechaunKing Oct 1, 2026

It is well directed and executed by Spielberg. Movie has an impartial take on the subject of violence and vengeance. It is very long but pacing is well managed through effective storytelling. Bana's performance is outstanding.

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Huntin P

@PaxVobiscum80 Sep 14, 2026

This movie, indebted as it is to Apocalypse Now and other '70s political thrillers, is mostly excellent. Spielberg does allow things to become overwrought, unfortunately. Avner's flashbacks to the Munich terrorist attack make no sense: he wasn't there, didn't see it, had no personal connection to the victims. So why is he seeing things we only recognise because we're watching a movie? Okay. That aside, Avner (Eric Bana) is a bland if handsome anti-hero. The team dynamic, with the other unofficials (let's call them) is richly entertaining, as are the various turns by the European actors. Mathieu Amalric superb as Louis, and Michael Lonsdale, the legend, stealing every scene as Louis's father. Geoffrey Rush, always excellent, as Ephraim. Daniel Craig (those blue eyes!) convincing as a South African. Really everybody is good, even the baby. The ending is a little unsatisfactory, alas.

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Ham M

@RT36044019 Sep 8, 2026

Wow factor, I watched it 5-6 times since it came out.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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S P

@S1337 Jul 5, 2026

One can appreciate Spielberg's talent throught this film. Beautiful and tragic, as are many things in life. A must watch for everyone. Incredible acting and strong themes.

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Oscar T

@ScarfaceRampage Jun 10, 2026

Amazing film. Daniel Craig, Eric Bana and directed by Steven Spielberg…

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Synopsis

After the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and their coach at the 1972 Olympics, the Israeli government secretly assigns Avner Kaufman (Eric Bana) to carry out a series of strategic retaliations. With the help of a driver (Daniel Craig), a forger (Hanns Zischler), a bomb-maker (Mathieu Kassovitz) and a former soldier (Ciarán Hinds), Avner conducts a worldwide operation, targeting 11 individuals. As the assassinations pile up, Avner begins to doubt the morality of his actions.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Barry Mendel, Steven Spielberg, Colin Wilson
Screenwriter: Tony Kushner, Charles Randolph, Eric Roth
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Sexual Content|Strong Graphic Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 6, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.4M
Runtime: 2h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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