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Denial

2016·Movie·PG-13·109 min·6.8(703)

The whole world knows the Holocaust happened. Now she needs to prove it.

Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.

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About Denial

Denial is a 2016 English-language drama and history film directed by Mick Jackson. The cast is led by Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy.

Denial was produced by BBC Film, Participant, and Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 30, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Mick Jackson
Writers
David Hare
Release date
September 30, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
BBC Film, Participant, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment
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Denial cast & crew

Denial was directed by Mick Jackson and written by David Hare.

The cast features Rachel Weisz as Deborah Lipstadt, Tom Wilkinson as Richard Rampton, Timothy Spall as David Irving, Andrew Scott as Anthony Julius, Jack Lowden as James Libson, and Caren Pistorius as Laura Tyler.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Haris Zambarloukos, and it was produced by Gary Foster and Guy Heeley.

Is Denial worth watching?

Denial holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 703 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, Denial is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Denial

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Cast of Denial

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Deborah Lipstadt

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Richard Rampton

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

David Irving

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Anthony Julius

Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden

James Libson

Caren Pistorius

Caren Pistorius

Laura Tyler

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Sir Charles Gray

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Vera Reich

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Professor Robert Jan van Pelt

John Sessions

John Sessions

Prof. Richard Evans

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Libby Holbrook

Pip Carter

Pip Carter

Anthony Forbes-Watson

Denial — FAQs

Where can I watch Denial in United States?

Denial is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Denial on Netflix?

Yes — Denial is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Denial in?

Denial is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Denial?

Denial runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Denial rated?

Denial is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 703 ratings.

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