Anthropoid (2016)

Kernel Score: 81% · 1,131 ratings · Rated R

Genres: History, Thriller, War

Released: 2016-08-12

Runtime: 120 minutes

Where to watch Anthropoid

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

Anthropoid parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this R-rated WWII war film depicts the real-life assassination of a top Nazi official and its brutal aftermath.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Rated R for wartime violence including assassination, combat, and Nazi reprisals.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Sean Ellis

Cast

  • Jamie Dornan as Jan Kubiš
  • Cillian Murphy as Josef Gabčík
  • Charlotte Le Bon as Marie Kovárníková
  • Anna Geislerová as Lenka Fafková
  • Harry Lloyd as Adolf Opálka
  • Toby Jones as Jan Zelenka
  • Alena Mihulová as Mrs. Moravec
  • Marcin Dorociński as Ladislav Vanék
  • Bill Milner as Ata Moravec
  • Sam Keeley as Josef Bublík

Anthropoid FAQ

Is Anthropoid good?

Anthropoid has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,131 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Anthropoid?

In the US you can stream Anthropoid on Netflix and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Anthropoid OK for kids?

Anthropoid is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated WWII war film depicts the real-life assassination of a top Nazi official and its brutal aftermath.

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