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The Reader

7.520082h 4m15MovieDramaRomance

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

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Daldry

Hanna's Defense Council

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Sophie

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The Reader — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Reader?

The Reader isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Reader on Netflix?

No, The Reader is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Reader on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Reader for free?

The Reader isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.