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  • Waltz With Bashir
  • Opened December 25, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 27 min.
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  • R
    some disturbing images of atrocities, strong violence, brief nudity and a scene of graphic sexual content
  • One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there's a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the Read More
  • Cast: Ari Folman, Ori Sivan, Roni Dayag, Shmuel Frenkel, Ron Ben Yisahi, Dror Harazi, Boaz Rein Buskila, Carmi Cna'an, Yehezkel Lazarov
  • Director: Ari Folman
  • Genres: Avant-garde / Experimental, History, Military & War, Tragedies & Catastrophes

Waltz With Bashir Recent Fan Reviews

  • Waltz with Bashir
    by behindthecamera

    Every aspect of this movie makes me think. It's haunting, gripping, and a memorable film. Each story has high emotional content, realizing what war is and what it does to you. Not only that, but...

  • Waltz with Bashir
    by quilting joe

    I loved the animation-not a pretty cartoon. Don't take the kids! Very realistic. The film makers did what could not be done in live action due to the cost it would have incurred. However, a good...

  • stinker
    by myersgal

    This movie blows big time. Don't waste your effort or money; I walked out....

Five Word Reviews

  • beautifully done strong concept film by redyeah

Waltz With Bashir Critic Reviews

Metascore®91 out of 100 | Universal acclaim

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Tribune | Michael Phillips

    It is personal filmmaking of the highest order, recognized with an Academy...

  • 100
    Wall Street Journal | Joe Morgenstern

    An absolute stunner, a feature-length animated documentary, from Israel, in...

  • 100
    Los Angeles Times | Kenneth Turan

    Provocative, hallucinatory, incendiary, this devastating animated documentary...

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Waltz With Bashir has transcended the definitions of ''cartoon'' or ''war...

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3.1 out of 5
Metascore®:
91 out of 100 Universal acclaim

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