Downfall (2004)

Downfall parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: strong violence and some strong language.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Downfall?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Downfall rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: strong violence and some strong language. Not one for kids.

What is Downfall about?

In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.

Cast and crew

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Downfall is on our True stories, German, 2000s, Prime Video and Drama on Prime Video lists.

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