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The Forger

6.220221h 56mMovieDramaHistory

Jewish aesthete Cioma, 21, does not let anyone take away his joy of life, especially not the Nazis. In 1942, he has to find new ways to make his living in Berlin and escape deportation. In the process he discovers his talent for forgery: not only with passports, but also his own identity.

DirectorMaggie Peren
WriterMaggie Peren
ProducersAlexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu·Alexander Fritzemeyer

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Maggie Peren

LHLouis Hofmann
Louis Hofmann
Cioma Schönhaus
JBJonathan Berlin
Jonathan Berlin
Det
LWLuna Wedler
Luna Wedler
Gerda
NGNina Gummich
Nina Gummich
Mrs. Peters
MLMarc Limpach
Marc Limpach
Mr. Kaufmann
AJAndré Jung
André Jung
Mr. Dietrich
YIYotam Ishay
Yotam Ishay
Ludwig Lichtwitz
LFLuc Feit
Luc Feit
Waiter Albert
AEAnouk Elias
Anouk Elias
Anna
TG
Thomas Gräßle
Herr Weiss
JMJochanah Mahnke
Jochanah Mahnke
Erna
VM
Valentin Mirow
Max

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The Forger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Forger?

The Forger is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Forger on Netflix?

No, The Forger is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla.

Is The Forger on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Forger isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Forger for free?

The Forger is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is The Forger based on a true story?

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