All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
Film · War, Drama
Stream itif you can endure a brutal, technically flawless descent into the dehumanising reality of trench warfare.
A visceral and harrowing immersion into the mud and misery of the trenches that strips away any remaining illusions of military glory. Its technical mastery and unrelenting grimness make it an essential but deeply punishing watch that demands a high emotional tolerance and offers little in the way of comfort.
What it is about
Paul Baumer and his friends Albert and Muller, egged on by romantic dreams of heroism, voluntarily enlist in the German army. Full of excitement and patriotic fervour, the boys enthusiastically march into a war they believe in. But once on the Western Front, they discover the soul-destroying horror of World War I.
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What All Quiet on the Western Front is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film is a heavy, sensory experience defined by its oppressive atmosphere and industrial scale. The pace is deliberate, alternating between the terrifying chaos of the frontline and the hollow, shivering quiet of the dugouts. It avoids the typical rhythm of an action film, opting instead for a relentless accumulation of grime, cold, and terror. The sound design and cinematography work in tandem to create a feeling of total immersion that is as impressive as it is exhausting.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is for those who appreciate war cinema that prioritises historical honesty and psychological weight over heroism. It will likely alienate anyone seeking a traditional narrative arc or a sense of victory, as the film is single-mindedly bleak. The primary caveat is that its graphic violence and unflinching focus on suffering make it a truly punishing watch; it offers no respite or traditional catharsis for the viewer.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening when you have the emotional capacity for a demanding, high-quality drama. Prepare for a sombre, focused viewing experience that requires your full attention and a strong stomach.
Written by our AI from the facts on this page. It has opinions; it has not watched it.
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How All Quiet on the Western Front leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
It leaves you feeling profoundly hollowed out and contemplative, carrying a heavy weight of sadness for the senseless waste of life and the cold machinery of conflict.
How All Quiet on the Western Front ends
Spoilers. The whole ending, in a few lines. Nothing shows until you ask and then confirm.
The film ends with General Friedrichs ordering a final German attack to begin at 10:45 AM, despite the armistice being signed. Paul enters the French trenches and kills several soldiers before being bayoneted from behind just seconds before the 11:00 AM ceasefire. He stumbles out into the open and dies as the fighting ceases. Shortly after, a young recruit Paul had previously saved discovers his mud-caked body. The boy retrieves the French scarf that Paul was carrying but leaves his dog tag behind.
Because the identification tag is not collected, Paul’s death remains unrecorded by the army. The final moments leave the characters' fates settled in tragedy, showing how the last-minute offensive resulted in Paul's anonymous death only moments before the conflict officially ended.
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Stills
Images from TMDB.
More clips
Teaser · Critics Spot [Subtitled]
Featurette · Behind the Sound of All Quiet on the Western Front | FLC Luminaries
Featurette · Felix Kammerer Had to Turn Off His Notifications After All Quiet Came Out | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet
All Quiet on the Western Front soundtrack
Music by Volker Bertelmann
All Quiet on the Western Front (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
Volker Bertelmann & Hauschka · 2022 · 24 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Remains · Volker Bertelmann
- 2Uniform · Volker Bertelmann
- 3Rain & Night · Volker Bertelmann
- 4Flares · Volker Bertelmann
- 5Buried & Found · Volker Bertelmann
- 6Dog Tags · Volker Bertelmann
- 7Ludwig · Volker Bertelmann
- 8Comrades · Volker Bertelmann
- 9Search Party · Volker Bertelmann
- 1072 Hours · Volker Bertelmann
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Awards
All Quiet on the Western Front won Best International Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score and Best Production Design at the Oscars. It also won at the BAFTAs. It was nominated at the Golden Globes.
Oscars
- Won: Best International Feature Film · 2023
- Won: Best Cinematography · 2023
- Won: Best Original Score · 2023
- Won: Best Production Design · 2023
- Nominated: Best Picture · 2023
- Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay · Ian Stokell, Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson · 2023
- Nominated: Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 2023
- Nominated: Best Sound · 2023
- Nominated: Best Visual Effects · 2023
Golden Globes
- Nominated: Best Non-English Language Film · 2023
BAFTAs
- Won: Best Film · 2023
- Won: Best Direction · Edward Berger · 2023
- Won: Best Cinematography · 2023
- Won: Best Original Music · 2023
- Nominated: Best Special Visual Effects · 2023
7 other awards and nominationsShow
- Won: British Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography in a Theatrical Feature Film · 2023
- Won: German Film Award Best Production Design · 2023
- Won: European Film Award for Best Hair and Makeup Artist · 2022
- Won: European Film Award for Best Visual Effects · 2022
- Nominated: Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design for a Period Film · 2023
- Nominated: Chlotrudis Award for Best Production Design · 2023
- Nominated: International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2023
From Wikidata, which can miss some.
Questions people ask
- Is All Quiet on the Western Front a tearjerker film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tearjerker, with an epic streak. A visceral and harrowing immersion into the mud and misery of the trenches that strips away any remaining illusions of military glory. Its technical mastery and unrelenting grimness make it an essential but deeply punishing watch that demands a high emotional tolerance and offers little in the way of comfort.
- How long is All Quiet on the Western Front?
- All Quiet on the Western Front runs 147 min and was released in 2022.
- Where can I watch All Quiet on the Western Front in the UK?
- In the UK, All Quiet on the Western Front is included with Netflix (all plans).
- What awards did All Quiet on the Western Front win?
- All Quiet on the Western Front won Best International Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score and Best Production Design at the Oscars. It also won at the BAFTAs. It was nominated at the Golden Globes.
- Who composed the music for All Quiet on the Western Front?
- The music for All Quiet on the Western Front is by Volker Bertelmann. The soundtrack album, All Quiet on the Western Front (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), has 24 tracks.
- What songs are on the All Quiet on the Western Front soundtrack?
- All Quiet on the Western Front (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) has 24 tracks, including “Remains” by Volker Bertelmann, “Uniform” by Volker Bertelmann, “Rain & Night” by Volker Bertelmann, “Flares” by Volker Bertelmann and “Buried & Found” by Volker Bertelmann, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is All Quiet on the Western Front worth watching?
- Stream it: if you can endure a brutal, technically flawless descent into the dehumanising reality of trench warfare. IMDb users rate it 7.8 out of 10 from 310,448 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 90%, Metacritic 76 and TMDB users 7.7.
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