Munich: The Edge of War is a political drama thriller directed by Christian Schwochow. Starring George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner and Jeremy Irons. It’s written by Robert Harris and Ben Power.

Plot

A British diplomat travels to Munich in the run-up to World War II, where a former classmate of his from Oxford is also en route, but is working for the German government. (Filmaffinity)

Movie Reviews

• “Thought-provoking (…) Christian Schwochow’s film is a gripping watch (…) With the ending well known from history, the onus is on the actors and themes to engage, which they do well” Anna Smith: Deadline 

• “Christian Schwochow has made a mostly engaging drama that is too long for an espionage film, yet too short for the limited series it always threatens to become” Fionnuala Halligan: Screendaily 

“It’s at its best when it allows for complexity. The project’s occasional attempts to pass itself off as a political thriller slow the material down. The run time doesn’t help. A worthwhile historical curio, nonetheless” Tara Brady: Irish Times

Release Date

January 21, 2022.

Where to Watch Munich: The Edge of War

On Netflix.

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Munich: The Edge of War

Movie title: Munich: The Edge of War

Movie description: A British diplomat travels to Munich in the run-up to World War II, where a former classmate of his from Oxford is also en route, but is working for the German government. (Filmaffinity)

Date published: January 21, 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 123 mins

Author: Martin Cid

Director(s): Christian Schwochow

Actor(s): George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner, Jeremy Irons, Alex Jennings, Martin Wuttke, Ulrich Matthes, August Diehl, Robert Bathurst

Genre: Drama, Thriller

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Overall

6/10

6/10