Movie

The Reader

“Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.”

★ 7.5(3,393)20082h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Daldry
Release date: 2008-12-10
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $108,902,486
Budget: $32,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: The Weinstein Company

The Reader — trailer

About The Reader

The Reader is a 2008 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Stephen Daldry, starring Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet and David Kross. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 3,393 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reader in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.

Cast

Ralph Fiennes

Michael Berg

Kate Winslet

Hanna Schmitz

David Kross

Young Michael Berg

Lena Olin

Rose Mather

Bruno Ganz

Professor Rohl

Jeanette Hain

Brigitte

Hannah Herzsprung

Julia

Karoline Herfurth

Marthe

Volker Bruch

Dieter Spenz

Alexandra Maria Lara

Young Ilana Mather

Fabian Busch

Hanna's Defense Council

Vijessna Ferkic

Sophie

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookgermanywar crimesworld war iiwomen's prisontrialfemale prisonerreading aloudlove affaircynicallaw studentteenage sexualityolder woman younger man relationshipreading to someonesecret lover

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reader in Germany?+

The Reader is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Reader on Netflix?+

The Reader is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Reader?+

The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in The Reader?+

The Reader stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin and Bruno Ganz.

When did The Reader come out?+

The Reader is a 2008 movie directed by Stephen Daldry.

What genre is The Reader?+

The Reader is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Reader?+

The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.