Movies About the Holocaust

During the Holocaust—one of the darkest periods in human history—Jews were the objects of unimaginable brutality and withstood unbearable tragedy. Our curated list of Holocaust movies (developed in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League) delves into this harrowing period, exploring stories of bravery, survival, and the unbreakable human will to overcome tyranny. These films include profound dramas based on true events, like Schindler's List, poignant narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs of individual Jews, such as The Pianist, and explorations of the Jewish postwar world, like Woman in Gold. Each offers a unique lens that we can use to understand both the horrors of the Holocaust and the incredible courage and resilience that emerged in response to it. These films are ideal for educational purposes or to foster reflection and discussion. Looking for more Jewish movies? Take a look at Movies That Illustrate and Celebrate the Jewish Experience.

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Where Is Anne Frank

age 9+

Profound animation tackles heavy themes with positivity.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2022)
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One Life

age 11+

Moving war-time biopic celebrates the best of humanity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Au Revoir Les Enfants

age 12+

Poignant subtitled WWII story about kids and loss.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1987)
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The Diary of Anne Frank

age 12+

Poignant adaptation is still powerful decades later.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1959)
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Woman in Gold

age 12+

Helen Mirren is best part of fact-based historical drama.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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Denial

age 13+

Compelling film about truth deals with intense subject.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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The Last Days

age 13+

Oscar-winning docu about Holocaust survivors; violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)
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Who Will Write Our History

age 13+

Powerful Holocaust docu has disturbing images, stories.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Sarah's Key

age 14+

Powerful drama includes horrifying Holocaust violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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Defiance

age 15+

Brave brothers risk all in brutal, graphic WWII epic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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Schindler's List

age 15+

Accurate, heartbreaking masterpiece about the Holocaust.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1993)
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Shoah

age 15+

Holocaust narratives share sorrow of the era in epic docu.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1985)
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The Pianist

age 15+

Powerful true story of Jewish pianist has brutal violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)
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The U.S. and the Holocaust

age 15+

Insightful docu about the U.S., immigration & democracy.

Network: PBS (2022)