Is The Baader Meinhof Complex scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Baader Meinhof Complex for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Baader Meinhof Complex in the US?

The Baader Meinhof Complex streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Baader Meinhof Complex?

The Baader Meinhof Complex runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

Is The Baader Meinhof Complex suitable for kids?

The Baader Meinhof Complex is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20082h 29mAction / Crime / Drama / History / Thriller

The Baader Meinhof Complex

Name: The Baader Meinhof Complex
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2008-09-25
Duration: 149 min

TMDB movie listing

When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state.

TMDB audience score

Based on 676 votes

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The Baader Meinhof Complex at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 29m

At 2h 29m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Drama · History · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, drama, history, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 8 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 676 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Baader Meinhof Complex tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 29m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 676 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Baader Meinhof Complex

Is The Baader Meinhof Complex scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Baader Meinhof Complex for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Baader Meinhof Complex in the US?: The Baader Meinhof Complex streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Baader Meinhof Complex?: The Baader Meinhof Complex runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
Is The Baader Meinhof Complex suitable for kids?: The Baader Meinhof Complex is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.