The Experiment (2001) movie poster

The Experiment (2001)

Das Experiment
"You are invited to participate"
ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 66% (RT: 72%, MC: 59) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
2h
Country
Germany
Language
German
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (1,191 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Moritz Bleibtreu as Tarek Fahd, Prisoner Nr. 77
Christian Berkel as Robert Steinhoff, Prisoner Nr. 38
Maren Eggert as Dora
Edgar Selge as Professor Dr. Klaus Thon
Andrea Sawatzki as Dr. Jutta Grimm
Oliver Stokowski as Günther Schütte, Prisoner Nr. 82
Wotan Wilke Möhring as Joe Maier, Prisoner Nr. 69
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 1,191 votes. Critics scored it lower at 66%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects. They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Experiment was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for The Experiment was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Moritz Bleibtreu spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Experiment is a 2001 drama, thriller film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. 20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects.

They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness. The film has been rated by 1,191 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Experiment 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 Experiment (2001) 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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