To Be or Not to Be

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 40/100
Total warning time: 1m 25s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (25s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:30] Mild flirtation and suggestive dialogue.
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:45:10 - 00:45:25] Brief mention of infidelity in a comedic context.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (55s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] A character is threatened with a gun.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:05:30 - 01:06:00] A comedic but tense scene involving a fake execution.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:20] Mild expletive used in a comedic context.
To Be or Not to Be
Year: 1942
Certificate: Passed
Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Comedy, War
IMDB: 8.2
Meta Score: 86
Votes: 29915
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Stars: Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart
Overview: During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942)?
A: The movie 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Q: What is the plot of 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942)?
A: The movie follows a troupe of Polish actors during World War II who use their theatrical skills to outwit the Nazis and aid the Polish resistance. The plot combines comedy and drama as the actors impersonate Nazi officials to protect their country.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942)?
A: The main actors in 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942) are Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, and Felix Bressart.
Q: Was 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942) Carole Lombard's last film?
A: Yes, 'To Be or Not to Be' (1942) was Carole Lombard's final film. She tragically died in a plane crash before the movie was released.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'To Be or Not to Be'?
A: The title 'To Be or Not to Be' references a famous line from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' which is also performed within the movie. It symbolizes the life-and-death stakes faced by the characters during the Nazi occupation of Poland.