The Experiment
"You are invited to participate"
Originally released in 2001. The Experiment is a drama/thriller film. directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, and Justus von Dohnányi
Synopsis
20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects. They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,170 votes)
Box Office
$13.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Tarek Fahd, Prisoner Nr. 77
Christian Berkel
as Robert Steinhoff, Prisoner Nr. 38
Justus von Dohnányi
as Berus
Maren Eggert
as Dora
Edgar Selge
as Professor Dr. Klaus Thon
Andrea Sawatzki
as Dr. Jutta Grimm
Oliver Stokowski
as Günther Schütte, Prisoner Nr. 82
Wotan Wilke Möhring
as Joe Maier, Prisoner Nr. 69
Nicki von Tempelhoff
as Kamps
Timo Dierkes
as Eckert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $13,782,896
Production Companies
- Fanes Film
- Typhoon Film
- Senator Film
- Seven Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Experiment about?
20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist sen...
Who directed The Experiment?
The Experiment was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
How long is The Experiment?
The Experiment has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Experiment released?
The Experiment was released on March 8, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Experiment?
The main cast of The Experiment includes Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Justus von Dohnányi, Maren Eggert, Edgar Selge.
Is The Experiment worth watching?
The Experiment has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,170 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.