The Plot to Kill Hitler

The Plot to Kill Hitler

Based on a true story.

Directed by Lawrence Schiller

Produced by Warner Bros. Television, Jadran Film

199094 min6.2 / 10

A tense historical drama about German officers' doomed conspiracy to overthrow Hitler, grounded in moral gravity and the weight of failed resistance.

A historical recreation of the 1944 attempt by several German High Command Officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and take control of the German government.

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  • Is The Plot to Kill Hitler sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Plot to Kill Hitler easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Plot to Kill Hitler scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Plot to Kill Hitler violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Plot to Kill Hitler end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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