Movie

Phoenix

“A Gripping Noirish Study of Treachery, Identity and Survival.”

★ 6.8(488)20141h 38m

Phoenix is available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Director: Christian Petzold
Release date: 2014-09-25
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: German
Box office: $5,855,623
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Schramm Film

Phoenix — trailer

About Phoenix

Phoenix is a 2014 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Christian Petzold, starring Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld and Nina Kunzendorf. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 488 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Phoenix in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.

Cast

Nina Hoss

Nelly Lenz

Ronald Zehrfeld

Johnny Lenz

Nina Kunzendorf

Lene Winter

Trystan Pütter

Soldat an Brücke

Michael Maertens

Arzt

Imogen Kogge

Elisabeth

Felix Römer

Geiger

Uwe Preuss

Clubbesitzer

Valerie Koch

Tänzerin

Eva Bay

Tänzerin

Jeff Burrell

Soldat im Club

Nikola Kastner

Junge Frau

Themes & keywords

berlin, germanybased on novel or bookworld war iiauschwitz-birkenau concentration campsingingdisfigured faceconcentration camp survivorneo-noirface bandage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Phoenix in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Phoenix is available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Phoenix on Netflix?+

Phoenix is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Phoenix?+

Phoenix has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Phoenix?+

Phoenix stars Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter and Michael Maertens.

When did Phoenix come out?+

Phoenix is a 2014 movie directed by Christian Petzold.

What genre is Phoenix?+

Phoenix is Drama film.

Who directed Phoenix?+

Phoenix was directed by Christian Petzold.