Movie

This Must Be the Place

“A former rockstar is hunting down a Nazi criminal. This could be his greatest hit.”

★ 7.0(1,314)20111h 58m

This Must Be the Place is available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Neon TV in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Release date: 2011-08-24
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Hebrew
Box office: $11,790,979
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Indigo Film

This Must Be the Place — trailer

About This Must Be the Place

This Must Be the Place is a 2011 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Paolo Sorrentino, starring Sean Penn, Olwen Fouéré and Eve Hewson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,314 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Must Be the Place in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A bored, retired rock star living in Ireland sets out to find his dead father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

Cast

Sean Penn

Cheyenne

Olwen Fouéré

Mary's Mother

Eve Hewson

Mary

Johnny Ward

Steven

Sam Keeley

Desmond

Danielle O'Brien

Supermarket Girl #1

Margaret O'Reilly

Supermarket Girl #2

Frances McDormand

Jane

Mairin O'Donovan

Old Lady in Bank

Simon Delaney

Jeffrey

Jer O'Leary

Old Man in Cemetary

Master Deng

Chinese Tai Chi Teacher

Themes & keywords

rock 'n' rollmichiganparent child relationshiprock starnew mexicosurrealismdublin, irelandholocaust (shoah) survivorrelationshiprevenge motiveex-naziteen suicidejewish familyconcentration camp survivorjewish community

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Must Be the Place in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, This Must Be the Place is available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Neon TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is This Must Be the Place on Netflix?+

This Must Be the Place is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is This Must Be the Place?+

This Must Be the Place has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in This Must Be the Place?+

This Must Be the Place stars Sean Penn, Olwen Fouéré, Eve Hewson, Johnny Ward and Sam Keeley.

When did This Must Be the Place come out?+

This Must Be the Place is a 2011 movie directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

What genre is This Must Be the Place?+

This Must Be the Place is Drama film.

Who directed This Must Be the Place?+

This Must Be the Place was directed by Paolo Sorrentino.