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Anthropoid

Directed by Sean Ellis · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is Anthropoid worth watching?

Yes. Anthropoid (2016) earns a 66% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

66%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

66% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA15+ (Australia) · PG12 (Japan)
Cast
Cillian Murphy , Jamie Dornan , Charlotte Le Bon , Anna Geislerová , Harry Lloyd , Toby Jones , Alena Mihulová , Marcin Dorociński , Bill Milner , Sam Keeley
Streaming
Netflix, Paramount+
Language
English

Also known as Antropoide Operación Anthropoid Opération Anthropoid Operation Anthropoid Operação Anthropoid ハイドリヒを撃て！「ナチの野獣」暗殺作戦 앤트로포이드 类人猿行动

Where to watch

  • Netflix
  • Paramount+

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Where to watch Anthropoid by country

Country Streaming on
South Korea Wavve
Thailand Disney+
United Kingdom Prime Video
United States Netflix, Paramount+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (66/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Celluloid Score 66% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of History

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Anthropoid worth watching?

Yes — Anthropoid earns a 66% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of History, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Murphy and Jamie Dornan as Czech resistance assassins — a grim, grounded WWII thriller about Operation Anthropoid.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Anthropoid about?

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Anthropoid

Anthropoid (2016) Review: Resistance Without Romance

Anthropoid dramatises the Czech resistance mission to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich in occupied Prague: a grim, tense WWII thriller with a slow first half.

Yes, with reservations. Its second half is gripping and its history vital, but the build-up drags. Best for viewers who like sober, grounded WWII thrillers.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Anthropoid: frequently asked questions

Is Anthropoid worth watching?

Yes. Anthropoid (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 66%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Anthropoid?

In the United States, Anthropoid streams on Netflix, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Wavve in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Anthropoid?

Anthropoid runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

What is Anthropoid rated?

Anthropoid is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA15+ in Australia and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Anthropoid?

Anthropoid is directed by Sean Ellis and stars Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová, Harry Lloyd.

What is the Metascore for Anthropoid?

Metacritic's Metascore for Anthropoid is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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