The Reader(2008)
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.
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.
Directed by Stephen Daldry
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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
Susanne Lothar
Carla Berg
Matthias Habich
Peter Berg
Burghart Klaußner
Judge
Sylvester Groth
Prosecuting Council
Jürgen Tarrach
Gerhard Bade
Florian Bartholomäi
Thomas Berg
The Reader — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Reader?+
The Reader is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The CW, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Reader come out?+
The Reader was released in 2008.
How long is The Reader?+
The Reader runs for 124 minutes (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Reader?+
The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.
Who stars in The Reader?+
The Reader stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin and Bruno Ganz.
Is The Reader worth watching?+
The Reader holds a 7.5/10 rating from 3,498 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and romance.
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