Anthropoid (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Anthropoid is a thriller, war and history film directed by Sean Ellis, running about 120 minutes. “Resistance has a code name” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.
Who’s in it. Anthropoid stars Jamie Dornan as Jan Kubiš, Cillian Murphy as Josef Gabčík, Charlotte Le Bon as Marie Kovárníková and Anna Geislerová as Lenka Fafková, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Anthropoid has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anthropoid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anthropoid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anthropoid (2016)?
- In US, Anthropoid is available to stream on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anthropoid worth watching?
- Anthropoid holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Anthropoid?
- Anthropoid stars Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy, Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová and Harry Lloyd.
- When was Anthropoid released?
- Anthropoid was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.