The Match
Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prisoners are determined to win, no matter what happens.
Release Year
2021
Runtime
119 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Drama, History, War
Story Snapshot
Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prisoners are determined to win, no matter what happens.
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The Match is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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