The Good German
2006, English. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
If war is Hell, then what comes after?
An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.8/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Good German
The Good German isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Steven SoderberghDirector
- George ClooneyJake Geismar
- Cate BlanchettLena Brandt
- Tobey MaguireTully
- Beau BridgesColonel Muller
- Tony CurranDanny
- Leland OrserBernie Teitel
- Jack ThompsonCongressman Breimer
- Robin WeigertHannelore
- Ravil IsyanovGeneral Sikorsky
- Christian OliverEmil Brandt
- Dave PowerLieutenant Schaeffer
- Don PugsleyGunther
Details
- Released
- 15 December 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Attanasio
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $5.9M
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The Good German: quick answers
Is The Good German worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Good German?
The Good German runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Good German have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Good German. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Good German parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Good German is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Good German on?
The Good German isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Good German?
If you liked The Good German, try Shining Through, Enigma, Casablanca.
Who directed The Good German?
The Good German (2006) was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire.