Six Minutes to Midnight
Six Minutes to Midnight

Six Minutes to Midnight

2020
Movie
99 min
English

Summer 1939. Influential families in Nazi Germany have sent their daughters to a finishing school in an English seaside town to learn the language and be ambassadors for a future looking National Socialist. A teacher there sees what is coming and is trying to raise the alarm. But the authorities believe he is the problem.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users64%
Director: Andy GoddardGenres: Drama, Thriller, History

Plot Summary

In the summer of 1939, as tensions rise across Europe, a progressive girls' school in England becomes a haven for daughters of influential Nazis. When the school's headmistress, a British aristocrat, begins to suspect the true intentions of her German guests, she must race against time to protect her students and expose a dangerous plot before war erupts.

Critical Reception

Six Minutes to Midnight received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its historical setting and performances, particularly from Judi Dench, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped, failing to fully capitalize on its intriguing premise. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the period detail but some criticizing the pacing and narrative choices.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric period detail and strong performances, especially from its veteran lead.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and missed opportunities to develop its thriller elements more effectively.
  • Some found the film engaging despite its narrative shortcomings.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent watch, appreciating the historical setting and the presence of Judi Dench. However, many felt the story was somewhat slow-paced and predictable, with some wishing for more suspense or a stronger conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by real events that occurred at a girls' boarding school in Bexhill-on-Sea, England, during the lead-up to World War II.

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