The Reader (2008)
The Reader is a 2008 drama movie directed by Stephen Daldry, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet and David Kross.
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.
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What is The Reader about?
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.
When was The Reader released?
The Reader was released on 10 December 2008.
How long is The Reader?
The Reader runs 2h 4m.
Who made The Reader?
The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.
Where can I watch The Reader?
The Reader is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
Where to watch The Reader
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes as Michael Berg
- Kate Winslet as Hanna Schmitz
- David Kross as Young Michael Berg
- Lena Olin as Rose Mather
- Bruno Ganz as Professor Rohl
- Jeanette Hain as Brigitte
- Hannah Herzsprung as Julia
- Karoline Herfurth as Marthe
- Volker Bruch as Dieter Spenz
- Alexandra Maria Lara as Young Ilana Mather
- Fabian Busch as Hanna's Defense Council
- Vijessna Ferkic as Sophie