The Reader
2008, English. Directed by Stephen Daldry.
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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7.5/10 from 3,512 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen DaldryDirector
- Ralph FiennesMichael Berg
- Kate WinsletHanna Schmitz
- David KrossYoung Michael Berg
- Lena OlinRose Mather
- Bruno GanzProfessor Rohl
- Jeanette HainBrigitte
- Hannah HerzsprungJulia
- Karoline HerfurthMarthe
- Volker BruchDieter Spenz
- Alexandra Maria LaraYoung Ilana Mather
- Fabian BuschHanna's Defense Council
- Vijessna FerkicSophie
Details
- Released
- 10 December 2008
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- David Hare
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $109M
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The Reader: quick answers
Is The Reader worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 3,512 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Reader?
The Reader runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Reader have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Reader. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Reader suitable for kids?
The Reader is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Reader?
The Reader is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What movies are like The Reader?
If you liked The Reader, try Atonement, Sophie's Choice, Strayed.
Who directed The Reader?
The Reader (2008) was directed by Stephen Daldry and stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross.