The Grand Budapest Hotel
A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge.
Directed by Wes Anderson · Comedy · Drama · 99 min · 2014
Trailer
Director
Wes Anderson
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures / Indian Paintbrush / Studio Babelsberg / American Empirical Pictures
Release
28 Mar 2014
Runtime
99 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
This movie recounts the adventures of M. Gustave, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune - all against the backdrop of a suddenly and dramatically changing continent.
Cast & Characters
Monsieur Gustave H., the Grand Budapest Hotel's renowned concierge
Ralph Fiennes
the elderly Zero
F. Murray Abraham
Serge X., a shifty butler who works for Madame D.
Mathieu Amalric
Zero Moustafa, the newly hired bellhop mentored by Gustave
Tony Revolori
Dmitri Desgoffe-und-Taxis, Madame D.'s son
Adrien Brody
J. G. Jopling, a ruthless hitman working for Dmitri
Willem Dafoe
Agatha, an apprentice baker and Zero's love interest
Saoirse Ronan
Céline Villeneuve Desgoffe-und-Taxis, known as Madame D., a wealthy aristocrat and the secret owner of the hotel
Tilda Swinton
Albert Henckels, the police inspector investigating Madame D.'s murder
Edward Norton
Deputy Vilmos Kovacs, Madame D.'s lawyer and associate of Gustave
Jeff Goldblum
Ludwig, the leader of a prison gang at Checkpoint Nineteen that helps Gustave break out.
Harvey Keitel
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $30.0M, The Grand Budapest Hotel has grossed $174.6M worldwide — about 5.8x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The Grand Budapest Hotel was considered a surprise box office success.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Drafting of The Grand Budapest Hotel story began in 2006, when Wes Anderson produced an 18-page script with longtime collaborator Hugo Guinness.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Grand Budapest Hotel holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (968,286 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (968,286 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Grand Budapest Hotel's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel holds a 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Grand Budapest Hotel's IMDb rating?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 968,286 votes.
What is The Grand Budapest Hotel's Metacritic score?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel has a Metascore of 88/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Grand Budapest Hotel good? What are critics saying?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (968,286 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Grand Budapest Hotel?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel has a runtime of 99 min.
Who directed The Grand Budapest Hotel?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel was directed by Wes Anderson.
Where can I watch The Grand Budapest Hotel?+
The Grand Budapest Hotel is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Grand Budapest Hotel" appears to be generally positive, with many reviewers finding it entertaining and aesthetically pleasing. Critics praised Wes Anderson's unique visual style, performances from F. Murray Abraham and Tony Revolori, and the film's nostalgic portrayal of 1930s Central Europe culture and fashion. While some reviewers noted that the movie shares similarities with previous Anderson films, they also appreciated its originality and attention to detail.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Yet another well crafter Wes Anderson's movie. Fiennes and Revolori perform well and the amount of well known actors and actresses is incredible but we have seen similar ways and scripts in his previous movies. It's entertaining, though.
Andres Gomez · 7/10Wes Anderson's THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL is the director's celebration of Central Europe culture and fashion in the years between the World Wars, and an elegy for what was lost with the rise of fascism and communism. Set in 1932 in a fictional country called Zubrowka, the streets,…
CRCulver · 6/10
From the trailer's comments
Notice how none of the shots are at all turned or tilted. Every one of them is at a square 90°. That's a dedicated cinematographer right there.
@magmablock · 12813 likesWes Andersons movies looks completely different than any other movie ever.
@Jeff.life.finds.a.way.Goldblum · 4504 likes"Get your hands off my lobby boy!" If only every boss was like this.
@xenicmark · 1541 likesI think its a testament to Anderson's film making that this trailer reveals almost every major plot point, and it really does not take away from your enjoyment.
@mitchellradspinner4491 · 5223 likesThis movie is the most aesthetically pleasing movie i've ever watched and i love it so much
@supergirl1214_ · 14809 likesI still can't believe the one who play Monsieur Gustave H and Lord Voldemort is the same person
@frahma4079 · 3197 likes''She's been murdered. And you think i did it'' *pauses* Guy runs away
@FallenHeartz15 · 427 likesWatching trailers all day and avoiding homework.
@LianaAkobian · 8356 likes
