
Schindler's List
dir. Steven Spielberg
92
8 sourcesSynopsis
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
Critics consensus
Schindler's List blends the abject horror of the Holocaust with Steven Spielberg's signature tender humanism to create the director's dramatic masterpiece.
What resonated with audiences
'Schindler's List' is acclaimed for its powerful Holocaust portrayal, highlighting human resilience and moral complexity. Strong performances by Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes, along with Steven Spielberg's direction and black-and-white cinematography, enhance its emotional and historical impact. However, some critics argue it simplifies the Holocaust, presents a clear good-evil dichotomy, and may be overly sentimental. Concerns about historical accuracy and Oskar Schindler's portrayal exist, yet it remains a significant cinematic work.

Directed bySteven Spielberg
StarringLiam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall, Embeth Davidtz
Written bySteven Zaillian
CinematographyJanusz Kamiński
EditingMichael Kahn
MusicJohn Williams
Schindler's List
1993 · R · 3h 15m
Drama, History, War
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
