Never Look Away
2018, German. Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
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Never Look Away isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckDirector
- Tom SchillingKurt Barnert
- Sebastian KochCarl Seeband
- Paula BeerEllie
- Saskia RosendahlElisabeth May
- Oliver MasucciAntonius van Verten
- Cai CohrsSix-Year-Old Kurt Barnert
- Ina WeisseMartha Seeband
- Evgeniy SidikhinMajor Murawjow
- Mark ZakMurawjow Interpreter
- Ulrike C. TscharreMiss Hellthaler
- Bastian TrostFranz Michaelis
- Hans-Uwe BauerHorst Grimma
Details
- Released
- 3 October 2018
- Original title
- Werk ohne Autor
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $4.8M
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Never Look Away: quick answers
Is Never Look Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 784 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Never Look Away?
Never Look Away runs 188 minutes (3h 8m).
Does Never Look Away have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Never Look Away. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Never Look Away parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Never Look Away is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Never Look Away on?
Never Look Away 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 Never Look Away?
If you liked Never Look Away, try Run Boy Run, Purge, Into the Darkness.
Who directed Never Look Away?
Never Look Away (2018) was directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and stars Tom Schilling, Sebastian Koch, Paula Beer.