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The Reader
“Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.”
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The Reader at a glance
The Reader is a 2008 drama and romance film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2008-12-10
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Stephen Daldry
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 3,518 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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.
Cast
14 names
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
Susanne LotharCarla Berg
Matthias HabichPeter BergQuestions about The Reader
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Reader in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Reader is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Reader suitable for children?
The Reader is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Reader on PelisPlus UK?
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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…
How long is The Reader?
The Reader runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Reader trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Reader (2008) official trailer HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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