Official movie poster for Munich (2005), a drama history film

Munich(2005)

The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next.

7.1(3,086)2h 44m2005-12-23
DramaHistoryThriller

Munich Synopsis

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.

Munich (2005) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, released on December 23, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 44m. It stars Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds and Mathieu Kassovitz. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 3,086 ratings.

Director:
Steven Spielberg
Writers:
Eric Roth, Tony Kushner, George Jonas
Producers:
Kathleen Kennedy, Barry Mendel, Colin Wilson
Cinematographer:
Janusz Kamiński
Composer:
John Williams
Production:
Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Alliance Atlantis, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Barry Mendel Productions
Budget:
$70,000,000
Revenue:
$130,982,129
Status:
Released

Munich (2005) Trailer

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Munich Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 3,086 ratings.

Peter McGinn

7/10

Another big budget movie from Spielberg, this one a thriller drawn from actual events. The movie was tense and entertaining, with an ensemble cast you have to appreciate. I have no desire to delve into the politics behind the movie or its accuracy. I am looking only at it for its entertainment value. There were a few things I really liked about it. The chemistry among the mission team, once it developed, was…

Reviewed on May 9, 2021

CinemaSerf

7/10

The start of this shows the American news reporting of the atrocity at the Munich Olympiad that resulted in the murder of eleven people at the hands of the Palestinian "Black September" movement. The Israeli government faces a difficult task in tracking down those responsible. Some political and diplomatic tightropes to walk, so they alight on a plan to engage five freelance individuals to do the job for them. This…

Reviewed on April 29, 2024

kendallgibson

9/10

Wow! You should never let a substitute teacher bring this in (for obvious reasons) but I do think this movie has a place in our schools as either a carrot or the stick. People from column A will cream their pants at the complexity, and people from column B will vomit at the corpse dangling from the ceiling fan. The Incredible Hulk teams up with James Bond to rescue/avenge Olympians from terrorists... and *hilarity*…

Reviewed on August 27, 2026

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Munich – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Munich online?

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Munich (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Munich?

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The main cast of Munich (2005) includes Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds, Mathieu Kassovitz and Hanns Zischler. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Munich released?

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Munich was released on December 23, 2005 and runs for 2h 44m.

Is Munich worth watching?

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Munich (2005) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 3,086 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Munich?

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Yes. The official Munich trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.