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Casablanca

1942 · Movie · PG · 102 min · ★ 8.1 · 100% critics

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Set in Casablanca, Morocco during WWII, a cynical American expatriate runs a refuge for people trying to survive the conflict. When a former lover and her complicated situation arrive, their past collides with dangerous power plays and plans that grow increasingly difficult to manage.

Based on Everybody Comes to Rick's

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Details
Years
1942
Release date
1943-01-15
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
102 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
100/100
TMDB rating
8.1/10 (6,060 votes)
Budget
$950,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you love classic wartime romance and quoted dialogue, with strong chemistry and persistent tension; Not for you if you dislike older Hollywood storytelling or want modern, slower pacing.

Pros: timeless romance; sharp, witty dialogue; standout ensemble | Cons: pacing can feel fast; some developments glossed over; relies heavily on music

Themes

  • corruption
  • nazi
  • escape
  • love triangle
  • resistance
  • spy
  • patriotism
  • casablanca, morocco
  • vichy regime
  • visa
  • nationalism
  • world war ii
  • +8 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1944
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1944
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1944
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1944 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1944 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Curtiz