The Monuments Men

The Monuments Men

It was the greatest art heist in history

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Release Date

1/24/2014

Runtime

118 mins

Overview

Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$70,000,000

Revenue

$154,984,035

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A warmhearted ensemble adventure that treats a real historical mission to save Europe's cultural treasures as both a thrilling caper and a meditation on what's worth fighting for. It's a feel-good war film with the weight of history and the charm of misfits against the odds.

Mood

HopefulBittersweetEpic

Themes

Art and creationRedemptionSurvival

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Widescreen epicNaturalistic

Structure

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Graphic violence

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