The Ogre
1996, German. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Ogre isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Volker SchlöndorffDirector
- John MalkovichAbel
- Armin Mueller-StahlCount von Kaltenborn
- Gottfried JohnChief Forester
- Marianne SägebrechtFrau Netta
- Volker SpenglerFieldmarshall Hermann Göring
- Heino FerchSS Officer Raufeisen
- Dieter LaserProfessor Blättchen
- Agnès SoralRachel
- Sasha HanauMartine
- Vernon DobtcheffLawyer
- Simon McBurneyBrigadier
- Ilja SmoljanskiEphraim
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1996
- Original title
- Der Unhold
- Country
- France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Volker Schlöndorff
- Box office
- $51K
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What The Ogre is based on
The Ogre is based on The Erl-King, a 1970 novel by Michel Tournier, published by Éditions Gallimard.
Novel · 1970
The Erl-King
By Michel Tournier
Published by Éditions Gallimard
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The Ogre: quick answers
Is The Ogre worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ogre?
The Ogre runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Ogre have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ogre. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ogre parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Ogre yet.
Which OTT platform is The Ogre on?
The Ogre isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ogre?
If you liked The Ogre, try The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Europa Europa, The Monuments Men.
Who directed The Ogre?
The Ogre (1996) was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and stars John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gottfried John.
What is The Ogre based on?
The Ogre is based on The Erl-King, a 1970 novel by Michel Tournier, published by Éditions Gallimard.