Anthropoid (2016)
A gripping WWII thriller recounting the daring true story of Operation Anthropoid — the Allied mission to assassinate Nazi architect of terror Reinhard Heydrich.
Anthropoid - Movie Information
- Original Title: Anthropoid
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Sean Ellis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: History, Thriller, War
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 0m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Czech, German, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 12, 2016 (Brazil - 18), August 12, 2016 (United States - R), September 9, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), August 1, 2017 (France), October 26, 2016 (Australia - MA15+), December 16, 2016 (Spain - 16)
- Alternative Titles: 类猿人行动 (JP), Opération Anthropoid (FR), Missione Anthropoid (IT), Anthropoid (CZ), Επιχείρηση ανθρωποειδές (GR), Nhiệm Vụ Mật (VN), Operacja Anthropoid (PL), 앤트로포이드 (KR)
- Production Companies: 22H22, Lucky Man Films, Silver A, LD Entertainment
- Production Countries: Czech Republic, France, United States of America, United Kingdom
Anthropoid - Plot
In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.
Anthropoid - Trailer
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Anthropoid - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sean Ellis
Main Cast
- Jamie Dornan
- Cillian Murphy
- Charlotte Le Bon
- Anna Geislerová
- Harry Lloyd
- Toby Jones
- Alena Mihulová
- Marcin Dorociński
- Bill Milner
- Sam Keeley
Writers
- Sean Ellis
- Anthony Frewin
Producers
- Mickey Liddell
- Sean Ellis
- Pete Shilaimon
Anthropoid - FAQs
Is Anthropoid based on a true story?
Yes, Anthropoid is based on the real Operation Anthropoid, a 1942 mission carried out by Czech and Slovak paratroopers trained in Britain. Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš successfully assassinated SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Prague, making it one of the most significant Allied assassination operations of World War II.
What happened to Gabčík and Kubiš after the assassination?
After the assassination, Gabčík, Kubiš, and five fellow paratroopers took refuge in the Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Prague. On June 18, 1942, the SS and Gestapo surrounded the cathedral. After a fierce battle, all seven paratroopers died — some by their own hand — rather than surrender to the Nazis.
Where can you stream Anthropoid online?
Anthropoid is available to stream free on Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Who are the main actors in Anthropoid?
Anthropoid stars Cillian Murphy as Josef Gabčík and Jamie Dornan as Jan Kubiš, the two paratroopers at the heart of the mission. The supporting cast includes Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová, Harry Lloyd, Toby Jones, Alena Mihulová, Marcin Dorociński, Bill Milner, and Sam Keeley.
What is the Lidice massacre connection to Anthropoid?
Following Heydrich's assassination, the Nazis carried out brutal reprisals. The village of Lidice was completely destroyed — its male inhabitants executed, women sent to concentration camps, and children gassed. The massacre was the Nazis' direct retaliation for Operation Anthropoid and became one of the war's most notorious war crimes.
What is the age rating for Anthropoid?
Anthropoid is rated R in the United States for strong violence and some language. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, while Australia rates it MA15+. The film contains intense wartime combat sequences, executions, and scenes of historical brutality that make it unsuitable for younger audiences.
How long is Anthropoid?
Anthropoid has a runtime of 2 hours (120 minutes). The film divides roughly into two halves: the tense planning and preparation phase leading up to the assassination attempt, and the gripping final act depicting the paratroopers' last stand inside the cathedral.
How was Anthropoid received by critics?
Anthropoid received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its authenticity, taut direction by Sean Ellis, and the committed performances of Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan. The film was widely commended for bringing an underrepresented chapter of WWII history to the screen with gripping dramatic intensity and historical fidelity.
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