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The Refusal

7.019731h 34mMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

The story of the last days of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter (1907-43), who was executed by the Nazi regime because of his refusal to compromise with a perverse system.

DirectorAxel Corti
WriterHellmut Andics
ProducersWerner Murawski·Claus Legal

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Refusal isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Axel Corti

KWKurt Weinzierl
Kurt Weinzierl
Franz Jägerstätter
JGJulia Gschnitzer
Julia Gschnitzer
Franziska Jägerstätter
RD
Rose Dybal
Franz's Mother
HW
Helmut Wlasak
Father Fürthauer
EA
Ernst Auer
Farmer
AB
Achim Benning
Major
UB
Uwe Berend
Unteroffizier
CBClaude Bertrand
Claude Bertrand
Alsatian
BD
Bruno Dallansky
Sergeant
EE
Ernst Essel
Landlord
GG
Gerhard Geisler
Physician
HGHugo Gottschlich
Hugo Gottschlich
Mayor

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The Refusal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Refusal?

The Refusal isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Austria and Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Refusal on Netflix?

No, The Refusal is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is The Refusal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Refusal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Refusal for free?

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

Is The Refusal based on a true story?

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