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The Counterfeiters

7.420071h 38mMovieDramaWar

The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.

DirectorStefan Ruzowitzky
WriterStefan Ruzowitzky
ProducersNina Bohlmann·Babette Schröder

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky

KMKarl Markovics
Karl Markovics
Sorowitsch
ADAugust Diehl
August Diehl
Burger
DSDevid Striesow
Devid Striesow
Herzog
MBMartin Brambach
Martin Brambach
Holst
AZAugust Zirner
August Zirner
Dr. Klinger
VSVeit Stübner
Veit Stübner
Atze
SUSebastian Urzendowsky
Sebastian Urzendowsky
Kolya Karloff
ASAndreas Schmidt
Andreas Schmidt
Zilinski
TPTilo Prückner
Tilo Prückner
Dr. Viktor Hahn
LKLenn Kudrjawizki
Lenn Kudrjawizki
Loszek
MBMarie Bäumer
Marie Bäumer
Aglaya
ASArndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Hans

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The Counterfeiters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Counterfeiters?

The Counterfeiters isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Counterfeiters on Netflix?

No, The Counterfeiters is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Counterfeiters on Amazon Prime Video?

The Counterfeiters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Counterfeiters for free?

The Counterfeiters isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Counterfeiters based on a true story?

Yes — The Counterfeiters is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).