The World War II thriller Anthropoid, featuring Cillian Murphy and Toby Jones, is now available on a new streaming service in the UK. Released in 2016, the film also stars Jamie Dornan and is described as a captivating story.
This film is based on a true story and follows two Czech soldiers assigned the dangerous mission of killing Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich, portrayed by Detlef Bothe.
You can now watch Anthropoid on MGM+, which is available as a channel through Amazon Prime Video. New users can try it out with a seven-day free trial.
Sean Ellis directed the film, and he co-wrote the script with Anthony Frewin. The movie stars Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová, Harry Lloyd, and Marcin Dorocinski.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the movie Anthropoid received a 67% rating based on 105 reviews, with many critics noting the director’s skillful approach to the story.
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“It’s utterly compelling, tense and exciting – all in equal measure,” wrote Film Ireland.
Okay, so The Daily Express said this isn’t some over-the-top action story. Instead, it’s a really impactful and makes-you-think kind of game, celebrating true bravery, and Ellis filmed it all with a super intense, gripping style – it really keeps you on the edge of your seat!
The New York Times noted that Sean Ellis’s World War II thriller, Anthropoid, starts slowly, but becomes very gripping once the story gets going.
In a four-star review, The Observer praised Ellis, who served as both director and cinematographer, for his striking portrayal of the occupied city. They highlighted his ability to capture both the intense fear of battle and the numbing monotony of war.
According to The Washington Post, war films frequently assume certain fights are noble. When characters question whether a cause is truly worth sacrificing their lives—and struggle with that question realistically—it can be powerfully moving.
Anthropoid is now available to stream on MGM+.
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2026-06-02 16:21