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Max

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
7.8K
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John Cusack and Noah Taylor in Max (2002)
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A film studying the depiction of a friendship between an art dealer named Rothman and his student, Adolf Hitler.A film studying the depiction of a friendship between an art dealer named Rothman and his student, Adolf Hitler.A film studying the depiction of a friendship between an art dealer named Rothman and his student, Adolf Hitler.

  • Director
    • Menno Meyjes
  • Writer
    • Menno Meyjes
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Noah Taylor
    • Leelee Sobieski
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Menno Meyjes
    • Writer
      • Menno Meyjes
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • Noah Taylor
      • Leelee Sobieski
    • 93User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Top Cast49

    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Max Rothman
    Noah Taylor
    Noah Taylor
    • Adolf Hitler
    Leelee Sobieski
    Leelee Sobieski
    • Liselore von Peltz
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Nina Rothman
    Ulrich Thomsen
    Ulrich Thomsen
    • Captain Mayr
    David Horovitch
    David Horovitch
    • Max's Father
    Janet Suzman
    Janet Suzman
    • Max's Mother
    András Stohl
    • NCO
    John Grillo
    John Grillo
    • Nina's Father
    Anna Nygh
    • Nina's Mother
    Krisztián Kolovratnik
    • Nina's Brother
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • David Cohn
    Yuliya Vysotskaya
    Yuliya Vysotskaya
    • Hildegard
    János Kulka
    • Mr. Epp
    Kata Pálfi
    • Mrs. Epp
    • (as Katalin Pálfy)
    Kevin McKidd
    Kevin McKidd
    • George Grosz
    Heather Cameron-McLintock
    • Ada Rothman
    • (as Heather Cameron)
    Joel Pitts
    • Paul Rothman
    • Director
      • Menno Meyjes
    • Writer
      • Menno Meyjes
    • All cast & crew
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Max' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      To help get this controversial movie financed, producer/star John Cusack took no salary for acting in the lead role.
    • Goofs
      The family gathers to listen to the reports of the Armistice Agreement Terms (November 1918) on a radio. However, broadcasting in Germany didn't start until 1923 and was strictly experimental and limited before that.
    • Quotes
      • Max Rothman: Listen, do you wanna meet some girls?
      • Adolf Hitler: Girls?
      • Max Rothman: Yes, Hitler, girls! You know, those brilliant creatures who make you feel artistic without doing a stitch of work? Come on.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cinemania: I anodos kai i ptosi tou Nazismou (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday
      (uncredited)
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 20, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hungary
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hoffman
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • AAMPI Inc.
      • Aconit Pictures
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $539,879
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,157
      • Dec 29, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $660,763
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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