To Be or Not to Be (1942) movie poster

To Be or Not to Be (1942)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 91% (RT: 96%, MC: 86) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyWarRomance

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Director
Ernst Lubitsch
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.8/10 (819 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
86
Cast
Carole Lombard as Maria Tura
Jack Benny as Joseph Tura
Robert Stack as Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski
Felix Bressart as Greenberg
Lionel Atwill as Rawitch
Stanley Ridges as Professor Alexander Siletsky
Sig Ruman as Col. Ehrhardt
Tom Dugan as Bronski
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 819 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 91%.
Overview
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of To Be or Not to Be was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of To Be or Not to Be, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

To Be or Not to Be is a 1942 comedy, war, romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy. The film has been rated by 819 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, To Be or Not to Be 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. To Be or Not to Be (1942) 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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