---
title: "Inglourious Basterds"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/inglourious-basterds-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16869
imdb_id: "tt0361748"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 153
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 24385
content_rating: "R"
---

# Inglourious Basterds (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/inglourious-basterds-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, the story follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds," led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, who are tasked with spreading fear among the Third Reich through violent acts against Nazis. Their mission intersects with that of a French-Jewish teenage girl who owns a movie theater in Paris and seeks her own form of revenge. The film features an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, Michael Fassbender, Daniel Brühl, and Til Schweiger. The title references both the alternate spelling of "inglorious" and the film's fictionalized depiction of historical events. The movie combines elements of war drama and black comedy while focusing on intersecting plots of vengeance and resistance during the German occupation of France. It has since become available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brutal revenge fantasy set in Nazi-occupied France during WWII."

### Why Watch
- Quentin Tarantino's sharp dialogue and direction
- Christoph Waltz delivers a memorable performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violence may be excessive for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and disturbing wartime imagery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, intense, stylized, revenge-driven, historically twisted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Philo, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Quentin Tarantino
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, The Weinstein Company, A Band Apart

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brad Pitt** as *LT. Aldo Raine*
- **Mélanie Laurent** as *Shosanna*
- **Christoph Waltz** as *COL. Hans Landa*
- **Eli Roth** as *SGT. Donny Donowitz*
- **Michael Fassbender** as *LT. Archie Hicox*
- **Diane Kruger** as *Bridget von Hammersmark*
- **Daniel Brühl** as *Fredrick Zoller*
- **Til Schweiger** as *SGT. Hugo Stiglitz*
- **Gedeon Burkhard** as *CPL. Wilhelm Wicki*
- **Jacky Ido** as *Marcel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Inglourious Basterds based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional alternate history film.

### Q: What genre is Inglourious Basterds?
It is a black comedy war film.

### Q: Who stars in Inglourious Basterds?
The film features an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz.

### Q: What is the plot of Inglourious Basterds?
It follows Jewish-American soldiers hunting Nazis and a French-Jewish woman seeking revenge.

### Q: Is the movie historically accurate?
No, it reimagines historical events for dramatic effect.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Inglourious Basterds - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglourious_Basterds)
- [Inglourious Basterds (2009) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361748/)
- [Inglourious Basterds streaming: where to watch online?](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/inglorious-basterds)
- [Watch Inglourious Basterds | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70108777)
- [INGLORIOUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inglorious)
- [Inglourious Basterds | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inglourious_basterds)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*