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WWII Thriller 'Anthropoid' Now Free to Stream
21 Feb
Summary
- The WWII film 'Anthropoid' is free to stream for UK Amazon Prime viewers.
- It stars Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan as soldiers in Operation Anthropoid.
- The movie portrays the assassination of SS official Reinhard Heydrich.
The World War II drama 'Anthropoid,' starring Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan, is now accessible for free streaming on Amazon Prime Video for viewers in the UK. Released in 2016, the film chronicles Operation Anthropoid, the daring assassination of SS official Reinhard Heydrich by Czechoslovak soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš.
Heydrich, a key architect of the Holocaust, was famously referred to by Adolf Hitler as 'the man with the iron heart.' Murphy and Dornan portray Gabčík and Kubiš, respectively, in this historical depiction of their mission.
While critics offered varied opinions, with some finding it 'cathartic' and others deeming it a 'missed opportunity,' audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive. Viewers have frequently described 'Anthropoid' as an 'underrated' and 'hidden gem,' celebrating its compelling narrative, strong performances, and the shedding of light on an often-overlooked wartime story. One review specifically noted the inclusion of Czech actors as a respectful nod to the subject matter.
