Schindler's List (1993)
A German businessman confronts the bleak realities of war, saving lives with earnest defiance and measured hope.
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
How intense is Schindler's List?
Schindler's List is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Schindler's List feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyearnestmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Schindler's List
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Is Schindler's List for you?
Is Schindler's List scary?
Only a little. Schindler's List has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Schindler's List gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Schindler's List sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Schindler's List OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Schindler's List?
Schindler's List runs 3h 15m.
Where can I stream Schindler's List?
Schindler's List is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Schindler's List have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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