Berlin Syndrome (2017) movie poster

Berlin Syndrome (2017)

"When passion becomes possession."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 72% (RT: 74%, MC: 70) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 56m
Country
Australia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (682 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Teresa Palmer as Clare Havel
Max Riemelt as Andi Werner
Matthias Habich as Erich Werner
Emma Bading as Franka Hummels
Lucie Aron as Elodie Zadikan
Nassim Avat as Aron Hurwitz
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 682 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 72%.
Overview
A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in an abandoned Berlin apartment and is unable to leave. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Cate Shortland cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Berlin Syndrome was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Berlin Syndrome is a 2017 drama, horror, mystery film directed by Cate Shortland. A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in an abandoned Berlin apartment and is unable to leave. The film has been rated by 682 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Berlin Syndrome delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Berlin Syndrome (2017) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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