The Diary of Anne Frank
1959, English. Directed by George Stevens.
Hollywood has never made a greater suspense story... a more tender love story... or a finer human drama!
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Millie PerkinsAnne Frank
- Joseph SchildkrautOtto Frank
- Shelley WintersPetronella Van Daan
- Richard BeymerPeter Van Daan
- Gusti HuberEdith Frank
- Lou JacobiHans Van Daan
- Diane BakerMargot Frank
- Douglas SpencerKraler
- Dody HeathMiep Gies
- Ed WynnAlbert Dussell
- Robert BoonSS Man (uncredited)
- Delmar EricksonSS Man (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Budget
- $3M
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What The Diary of Anne Frank is based on
The Diary of Anne Frank is based on The Diary of Anne Frank, a memoir or autobiography by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and Diary of Anne Frank, a 1947 memoir or autobiography by Anne Frank.
Memoir or autobiography
The Diary of Anne Frank
By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Memoir or autobiography · 1947
Diary of Anne Frank
By Anne Frank
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The Diary of Anne Frank: quick answers
Is The Diary of Anne Frank worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Diary of Anne Frank?
The Diary of Anne Frank runs 179 minutes (2h 59m).
Does The Diary of Anne Frank have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Diary of Anne Frank. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Diary of Anne Frank parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Diary of Anne Frank is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Diary of Anne Frank on?
The Diary of Anne Frank isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Diary of Anne Frank?
If you liked The Diary of Anne Frank, try The Boy in the Woods, The Zone of Interest, Hitler: The Last Ten Days.
Who directed The Diary of Anne Frank?
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) was directed by George Stevens and stars Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters.
What is The Diary of Anne Frank based on?
The Diary of Anne Frank is based on The Diary of Anne Frank, a memoir or autobiography by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and Diary of Anne Frank, a 1947 memoir or autobiography by Anne Frank.