Das Experiment

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 7m 47s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A scene with partial nudity and sexual content.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Sexual tension and implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (1m)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] Characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:50] A character is offered and consumes alcohol.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (4m 45s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:55:10 - 00:56:30] Graphic physical violence between characters.
  • 🔴 95/100 [01:20:15 - 01:22:00] Intense psychological and physical abuse.
  • 🔴 100/100 [01:35:40 - 01:37:20] Extreme violence and a character is severely injured.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (30s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:35] Use of strong profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:40:20 - 00:40:25] Multiple instances of strong language.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:10:50 - 01:11:10] Verbal abuse with strong language.
Das Experiment
Year: 2001
Certificate: R
Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 60
Votes: 90842
Gross: 141,072
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Stars: Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Oliver Stokowski, Wotan Wilke Möhring
Overview: For two weeks, 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards in a prison. The "prisoners" have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the "guards" are told to retain order without using physical violence.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Das Experiment' (2001)?
A: 'Das Experiment' is a psychological thriller based on the real-life Stanford prison experiment. The film follows a group of men who participate in a simulated prison environment, where some are assigned as guards and others as prisoners. The experiment quickly spirals out of control as the guards abuse their power, leading to violent and chaotic consequences.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Das Experiment' (2001)?
A: The film stars Moritz Bleibtreu as Tarek Fahd, Christian Berkel as Steinhoff, Oliver Stokowski as Schütte, and Wotan Wilke Möhring as Joe. These actors play key roles in the unfolding drama of the simulated prison experiment.
Q: Is 'Das Experiment' (2001) based on a true story?
A: Yes, 'Das Experiment' is loosely based on the real-life Stanford prison experiment conducted in 1971. The experiment aimed to study the psychological effects of perceived power but was shut down early due to the extreme and abusive behavior of the participants.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Das Experiment' (2001)?
A: The film explores themes of power, authority, dehumanization, and the psychological effects of imprisonment. It examines how ordinary people can quickly adopt abusive behaviors when placed in positions of power and how others may resist or succumb to oppression.
Q: Who directed 'Das Experiment' (2001)?
A: The film was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, who is also known for his work on 'Downfall' (2004). Hirschbiegel's direction in 'Das Experiment' effectively captures the tension and psychological intensity of the story.