To Be or Not to Be

A daring, witty farce that balances suspense and laughter, making a serious wartime backdrop feel both dangerous and delightfully absurd.

Directed by

Ernst Lubitsch

Genres

Comedy, War, Romance

Starring

Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack

Tagline

The Picture Everyone Wants to See

Overview

During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.

How it feels

Satirical, dark, absurd and tense. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

War, deception, identity, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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