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The Reader

7.520082h 4m12MovieDramaRomance

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…

DirectorStephen Daldry
WriterDavid Hare
ProducersDonna Gigliotti·Anthony Minghella

Where to watch

Not available in Germany
Streaming in 42 other countries

The Reader isn't on any streaming service in Germany right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria and 38 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Stephen Daldry

Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes
Michael Berg
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet
Hanna Schmitz
David Kross
David Kross
Young Michael Berg
Lena Olin
Lena Olin
Rose Mather
Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
Professor Rohl
Jeanette Hain
Jeanette Hain
Brigitte
Hannah Herzsprung
Hannah Herzsprung
Julia
Karoline Herfurth
Karoline Herfurth
Marthe
Volker Bruch
Volker Bruch
Dieter Spenz
Alexandra Maria Lara
Alexandra Maria Lara
Young Ilana Mather
Fabian Busch
Fabian Busch
Hanna's Defense Council
Vijessna Ferkic
Vijessna Ferkic
Sophie

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The Reader — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Reader?

The Reader isn't on any streaming service in Germany yet, but it's available in Australia, Belgium and Bulgaria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Reader on Netflix?

No, The Reader is not on Netflix in Germany as of August 2026.

Is The Reader on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Reader isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Germany right now.

Where can I watch The Reader for free?

The Reader isn't streaming in Germany yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Reader?

The Reader hasn't started streaming in Germany yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 28, 2009. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.