Munich

After the 1972 Munich massacre, a small team of Mossad operatives is assembled to hunt down those responsible for the Black September attack. Avner, a young, principled leader played by Eric Bana, oversees a tight circle that includes Steve, Carl, and Robert as they travel through European capitals to locate suspects and glean reliable identities. Their missions range from discreet surveillance to targeted assassinations, often carried out under the threat of exposure and the risk of international backlash. As each operation unfolds, the men face moral discomfort, fear, and family strain, weighing revenge against victims' memories while navigating opaque politics, shifting loyalties, and the ever-present shadow of retaliation. The crew wrestles with whether any price is too high for peace.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Munich adapts George Jonas's book Vengeance with a screenplay by Tony Kushner and Eric Roth. The 2005 drama thriller unfolds under Universal Pictures, balancing historical tension with intimate moral debate as it charts a contentious counterterrorism mission.

The film earned 130,982,129 at the worldwide box office on a 70 million dollar budget, marking a solid return for a cerebral historical thriller that attracted audiences with its heavy themes and restrained storytelling, performing well in multiple markets globally.

Munich sparked debates about the morality of state sponsored assassination and the costs of revenge. Critics noted the film's clinical tone and nuanced portrayal of the Mossad team, which prompted discussions about how governments weigh justice, collateral damage, and the human toll of covert warfare.

Critics widely praised Eric Bana's restrained performance and Spielberg's patient, somber approach to a difficult subject. The film foregrounds moral ambiguity, examining how ordinary professionals become vessels of state policy and the toll this takes on personal ethics, friendships, and trust. Some reviewers argued the pacing falters at times, but the central questions remain provocative long after the credits roll.