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Release Date: March 08, 2001
Runtime: 120 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Drama Thriller
Budget: $0
Revenue: $13,782,896
Original Language: German
Status: Released
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72%
Tomatometer
59
59/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,197 votes
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7.7/10
IMDb
98,739 votes
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The Experiment

2001

"Human nature unveiled, chaos unleashed."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El experimento (Das Experiment)? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Black Box? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A ExperiΓͺncia? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: es[エス]? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μ—‘μŠ€νŽ˜λ¦¬λ¨ΌνŠΈ? All international titles (13) →
Drama Thriller 120 min 7.7/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $13,782,896
Profit $13,782,896

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The Experiment is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel .

Cast of The Experiment

Christian Berkel as Robert Steinhoff, Prisoner Nr. 38 in The Experiment
Christian Berkel
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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Experiment

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  • The film was shot in a former military prison in Germany, which contributed to the authenticity of the artificial prison setting portrayed in the movie.

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  • Moritz Bleibtreu, who played the lead role of the journalist, had to undergo extensive psychological preparation to portray the escalating tension and moral dilemmas faced by his character.

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  • The film features a haunting score composed by Klaus Doldinger, which enhances the psychological intensity of the narrative.

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  • In one scene, a guard's uniform is seen with mismatched insignia, which distracts from the otherwise realistic portrayal of the prison hierarchy.

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  • The Experiment shares thematic connections with other psychological thrillers like 'Das Experiment' (2001) and '12 Angry Men' (1957), exploring the effects of power dynamics and moral choices under pressure.

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  • A subtle nod to the classic film 'The Stanford Prison Experiment' can be observed in the film's premise, which mirrors real-life psychological studies on authority and conformity.

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  • The intense emotional performances led to a challenging filming environment, with actors often feeling drained after scenes that required high-stakes confrontations.

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