Waltz with Bashir (2008)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,034 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Animation, Documentary, Drama, War
Released: 2008-06-12
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch Waltz with Bashir
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An Israeli film director interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of his term of service in that conflict.
Waltz with Bashir parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Waltz with Bashir is an R-rated animated documentary about the 1982 Lebanon War, including massacre and mass murder themes.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Animated documentary depicting war memories including massacre, mass murder, and nightmare imagery.
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
Ari Folman
Cast
- Ari Folman as Self (voice)
- Mickey Leon as Boaz Rein-Buskila (voice)
- Ori Sivan as Self (voice)
- Yehezkel Lazarov as Carmi Cna'an (voice)
- Ronny Dayag as Self (voice)
- Shmuel Frenkel as Self (voice)
- Zahava Solomon as Self (voice)
- Ron Ben-Yishai as Self (voice)
- Dror Harazi as Self (voice)
Waltz with Bashir FAQ
Is Waltz with Bashir good?
Waltz with Bashir has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,034 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Waltz with Bashir?
In the US you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Waltz with Bashir OK for kids?
Waltz with Bashir is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Waltz with Bashir is an R-rated animated documentary about the 1982 Lebanon War, including massacre and mass murder themes.
What movies are like Waltz with Bashir?
If you liked Waltz with Bashir, try For Sama, Incendies, The Voice of Hind Rajab and No Other Land.