The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

Hollywood has never made a greater suspense story... a more tender love story... or a finer human drama!

Directed by George Stevens

Produced by George Stevens Jr. Productions, 20th Century Fox

1959179 min7.2 / 10

A deeply intimate, historically grounded drama about family bonds and human resilience amid the horrors of Nazi occupation, told with both tenderness and existential weight.

The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.

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  • Is The Diary of Anne Frank sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Diary of Anne Frank scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Diary of Anne Frank violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Diary of Anne Frank end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is The Diary of Anne Frank easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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