The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) movie poster

The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)

Der Baader Meinhof Komplex
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πŸ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 80% (RT: 85%, MC: 76) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
2h 29m
Country
Czech Republic, France, Germany
Language
German
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (644 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Martina Gedeck as Ulrike Meinhof
Moritz Bleibtreu as Andreas Baader
Johanna Wokalek as Gudrun Ensslin
Nadja Uhl as Brigitte Mohnhaupt
Stipe Erceg as Holger Meins
Niels-Bruno Schmidt as Jan Karl Raspe
Vinzenz Kiefer as Peter-JΓΌrgen Boock
Simon Licht as Horst Mahler
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 644 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Baader Meinhof Complex was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Martina Gedeck spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Baader Meinhof Complex is a 2008 action, crime, drama film directed by Uli Edel. When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state.

The film has been rated by 644 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, The Baader Meinhof Complex 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.

The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) 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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