Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley

The true story of Austrian industrialist Oskar Schindler, who harbored Polish Jews during WWII by using them as workers in his factory. Schindler saved 1,100 Jews from certain death.

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R, 3 hrs. 15 min.

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Release Date: December 15, 1993

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DVD Release Date: March 9, 2004

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  • October 25, 2009
    Spielberg directed this with passon and it shows on screen.Using black and white film making makes this feel realistic.This are great performances from liam neeson,ralph fiennes and ben kingsley.A truly horrifly watch in some places and heart melting moment too,this is one of spi...( read more)elberg best mature movies to date..
  • October 3, 2009
    Let's get something straight here, for it seems a few people have misunderstood my intention. I do not hate Jews. Not in the least. I like them as much as I do anyone else. Though I believe the Germans (Germans, not Nazis) were portrayed unfairly, I in no way condone the Nazi cau...( read more)se or the existence of concentration camps. I just disliked the film, and here are the reasons why.

    I understand I'm in the minority here, but to put it plainly, I found this film to be rather arrogant. Firstly, I disagree with the decision to cast British and American/Canadian actors in the leading roles, when the film centers around Poles/Germans, be they Jewish or Nazis. Also, I believe sex has no place in a film that plays on the sympathy of the audience towards a population. Seriously, what relevance does the scene between Schindler and his wife have to the overall purpose of the film? It's a little crude to give such a raw topic the 'Hollywood treatment'.

    In short, this is one of (but by far not THE) the most overrated, overhyped, overappreciated, schmaltzy, badly - written (that Oscar certainly was not deserved in my opinion. Either you make a film in German or you make it in English, guys. Multiple languages work only in very few cases e.g. my local favourite 'Tsotsi'. As a general rule: Moenie languages mix nie), drawn - out, biased film I have ever had the misfortune to see. Or rather no; I don't regret it. Scrap that. But I still didn't enjoy it.

    On the good side ... no, never mind about the good side. I've said enough already. But considering that I gave it 2.5 stars instead of only a half, there must be something there.

    Well, the music is nice. Perhaps that's the only really good thing, but I suppose I'm forgiving because there are worse films out there. Not to mention I learned two completely new things about my toes in those 190 minutes. Firstly, that the second toe is longer than the big one, and secondly that silver nail polish really does suit my "complexion" quite well.

    But really, jokes aside, this film is well shot, and despite the bad accents the acting is decent. Still maintain that Ralph Fiennes overacts though. Spielberg is talented but way too patriotic. A bit of neutrality (for those that might misunderstand, this means less patriotism and bias, not sympathy towards Nazis) would have been appreciated by this reviewer. Although I upgraded my rating from a 2 to a 2.5 because I guess I had been a little unfair the first time. Got a bit too patriotic myself.

    Generally, the reason I don't agree with the premise of this film is that it misinforms the less educated people. Surely, intelligent people can see that not all Germans were (and certainly are not today) the brutal Nazis that Spielberg is portraying. But from studying reviews from the slightly less informed, this film has given them the wrong impression about the German people. And this is my main problem - the fact that Spielberg did not bother to differentiate between modern Germans and the Nazis of the War era. He, as an intelligent man, should have predicted the effects on the uninformed.

    What could have been a great, thought - provoking, unsettling film is actually just a glitzy blockbuster. If you haven't seen it already (which is highly unlikely), you don't need to hurry. There's much better stuff out there dealing with the same/similar topic. e.g. 'The Pianist' with Adrien Brody.
  • September 22, 2009
    Unfortunately this is full of mistakes but it?s still a great and powerful film!
  • May 31, 2009
    The seminal film depicting the horrors of the holocaust. A direct argument to anyone who claims Spielberg undermines the plight of the Jews in Munich.
  • May 31, 2009
    AMAZING! One of the Greatest movies I've ever seen! Liam Nelson and Ralp Fiennes are both Incredible!! omg!

    This movie really captures the Hollicoast and they good people in it! I was crying my eyes out for the last 5-10 mins. of it! i just loved! it was great!
    ...if you hav...( read more)ent seen it go out right now clear about 3 !/2 hrs. in you day and watch this movie!
    I think im in love with Ralph Fiennes!!! ?
  • November 4, 2009
    "Quien salva una vida, salva al mundo entero."
  • November 4, 2009
    why the hell was it black & white!!
  • November 4, 2009
    Bien hecha...
    Falsa como una moneda de 3 pesos... pero bien hecha. Pobrecitos judios... no escatiman en pagarle al buen Spielberg para que los haga aparecer como blancas palomas.
  • November 3, 2009
    This movie is without a doubt the most depressing movie ever made in history. But it is a very amazing work of cinematic genius. Spielberg depicts the horrors of the Holocaust with the depressing backgrounds and the very little color. The acting in this movie is among the best ac...( read more)ting I have ever seen. Ralph Fiennes as Amon Goeth, the ruthless and evil concentration camp kommandant, is among the most evily portrayed characters ever. Liam Neeson is the man who saves 1100 Jews with risking his fortune and even his own life.
  • November 1, 2009
    Schindler's list is a wonderful movie about the true story of Oskar Schindler. Oskar shindler saves 1100 Jews from death in concentration camps. This movie shows the different views of the people during the holocaust. Schindler opens a factory and hire Jews instead of poles to wo...( read more)rk for him. This movie shows how the Jews were so wrongly treated and killed. they were pulled from there homes and work there status basically became zero.

    This movie relates to the world religions class greatly. The class has a chapter on Judaism. The move shows what terrible things were done to the Jews during the holocaust and the holocaust is a very important part of the Jewish history.

Critic Reviews


May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Schindler's List, despite blatant compromises, is a rending historical document. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

What is most amazing about this film is how completely Spielberg serves his story. The movie is brilliantly acted, written, directed and seen. full review

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Comments


  • IGnaz
    September 1, 2009
    its very good that describe Jewish!
  • xXxHarleyxQuinnxXx
    March 23, 2009
    LAAA I looove Ralph Fiennes in this! ya his accent might be a bit off but hey! the eye has such smoldering sexy eyes!! ♥it!
  • wolfjake16
    November 28, 2008
    trully inspiring... i always share this movie to my mates.... and they suddenly cry and felt happy for the survivors of the Holocaust....good for Spielberg!
  • Movieslug
    June 29, 2008
    i dont understand how anyone could watch this and not be moved. a graphic portrayal of probably mankind's worst moments in history, yet hopeful for our future through people like oskar schindler. the movie itself made me weep, not only at the atrocities committed, but also at the times when something good happened just when it seemed no good could happen. my heart was heavy watching this, but i believe we all should see this to remind ourselves what we as humans are capable of. I myself am capable of gunning down a fellow human being in cold blood, or of treating a human less than an animal, yes in me there is that possibility, but in me there is also the possibility to do good in the face of evil, to give of all that i have to help perfect strangers, just because they are human like me. and it is because i know that Jesus Christ has given me that possibility, that i can watch this movie and still say, it is good.
  • zylaxtic13gryffindor
    January 20, 2008
    o c'mon... grabe, tutulo sipon nio! based sa WWII
  • Pygmalion
    December 26, 2007
    Can somebody please remove the deeply offensive remarks made by 'silent zombie'on this site. I see this person no longer has an account here but the remarks are still there for anyone to read.I am not Jewish or a cancer sufferer but I object to the comments and cannot find an option to complain about this person.
  • wmx7tx
    September 16, 2007
    Schindler's List is without a doubt one of the greatest movies of all time. Steven Spielberg put his heart & soul into this epic with excellent cinematography, set design, and costume design. The threesome of Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and especially Ralph Fiennes all give spectacular performances. This movie really tests the viewer with it's brutally realistic re-creation of the Holocaust. Spielberg never shows the point where Schindler decides to do what it's right and that adds to the complexity of this classic.
  • SilentZombie
    September 14, 2007
    a pile of shite id rather have cancer thn watch this again, its a sad film alright its sad hitler never finished his final solution
  • QueenOfSparta
    September 11, 2007
    this movie is so touching and sad:(
  • 3yutes
    August 8, 2007
    Spielberg's best movie ever. It is my all time favorite movie. The directing, the casting, and especially the music. All around it's gotta be the best Spielberg movie, besides Empire of the Sun, which I also love. Anyone who hasn't seen Schindler's List is missing out on true filmmaking

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