Munich (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2005, Munich is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 164 minutes. “The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.
Who’s in it. Munich stars Eric Bana as Avner, Daniel Craig as Steve, Ciarán Hinds as Carl and Mathieu Kassovitz as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Munich has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $131M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Munich page.
If you liked it. Fans of Munich tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Munich (2005)?
- In US, Munich is available to 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 Munich worth watching?
- Munich holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Munich?
- Munich stars Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds, Mathieu Kassovitz and Hanns Zischler.
- When was Munich released?
- Munich was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.