Release Date
September 30, 2016 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
January 3, 2017 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Mick Janson
Writer
David Hare
Cast
Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall, Andrew Scott, Caren Pistorius, Jack Lowden, Alex Jennings, Harriet Walter
Studio
Running Time
110 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for thematic material and brief strong language
Based on Deborah E. Lipstadt’s acclaimed book "History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier." The book recounts Lipstadt’s legal battle for historical truth against David Irving, who accused her of libel when she declared him a Holocaust Denier. In the English legal system, the burden of proof is on the accused; therefore, it was up to Lipstadt and her legal team to prove the essential truth that the Holocaust happened.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Based on the true story of an author and historian who was forced to prove, in court, that the Holocaust actually happened, Denial is a CSPAN-level drama that fails to come close to its potential. Despite featuring a talented cast including Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall, Denial is a disappointing drama through and through. Full movie review »
