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Everything Is Illuminated
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Everything Is Illuminated

2005 · 105 min Comedy Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

A young Jewish American man endeavors—with the help of eccentric, distant relatives—to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II—in a Ukrainian village which was ultimately razed by the Nazis.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Everything Is Illuminated is a solid entry rated 7.3/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

Jonathan Safran Foer

Eugene Hutz

Eugene Hutz

Alex

Boris Lyoskin

Boris Lyoskin

Grandfather

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Jana Hrabětova

Jonathan's Grandmother

Jonathan Safran Foer

Jonathan Safran Foer

Leaf Blower

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Stephen Samudovsky

Jonathan's Grandfather Safran

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Oleksandr Choroshko

Alexander Perchov, Father

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Gil Kazimirov

Igor

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Zuzana Hodková

Alex's Mother

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Ljubomir Dezera

Young Jonathan

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