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All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Review: A German Classic

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Verdict

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

Is All Quiet on the Western Front worth watching?

Yes — All Quiet on the Western Front remains one of the most celebrated films from Germany, with a 92% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 92% Critic Score, 85% Audience Score, 76 Metascore, 4 on Letterboxd, and 7.5 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Germany” list.

What is All Quiet on the Western Front about?

German schoolboys enlist in World War I and discover industrial slaughter strips patriotism of all meaning on the muddy Western Front. Directed by Edward Berger, the film stars Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, and remains a reference point for War and Drama filmmaking from Germany.

Should you watch All Quiet on the Western Front?

Yes, without hesitation — All Quiet on the Western Front rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 148 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Berger’s visceral remake won Oscars for its unflinching depiction of war as meat grinder.

Where can I watch All Quiet on the Western Front?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt1016150) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Germany on NewMoviesReviews.com.