DRAMA . 2005 . 2h 44m . English . 7.1/10

Munich_

"The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next."

During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.

Director Steven Spielberg
Starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds
Box Office $131.0M
7.1/10
Rating
$131.0M
Box Office
2h 44m
Runtime
2005
Year
PROFITABLE
+87% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Munich poster
The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next.

During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Munich earned $131.0M worldwide on a $70.0M budget — a 87% return on investment.
Director
Munich was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Cast
Eric Bana stars as Avner in Munich.
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Year context
Munich was released 21 years ago in 2005.

CREW

Director
Writer
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$70.0M
Budget
$131.0M
Revenue
+87%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

STUDIOS (6)

Universal Pictures DreamWorks Pictures Alliance Atlantis Amblin Entertainment The Kennedy/Marshall Company Barry Mendel Productions

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
164 min (2h 44m)
Language
English
Rating
7.1/10 (2,910 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$70,000,000
Box Office
$130,982,129
Profit
+$60,982,129
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Munich about?
During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.
How long is Munich?
Munich has a runtime of 164 minutes (2h 44m).
Who directed Munich?
Munich was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Munich?
The cast of Munich includes Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds, Mathieu Kassovitz, Hanns Zischler.
How much did Munich make at the box office?
Munich earned $130,982,129 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $70,000,000.
What is the rating of Munich?
Munich has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 2,910 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Drama Action History Thriller

KEYWORDS (17)

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