The German Lesson

Where to watch The German Lesson in Canada

The German Lesson is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

About The German Lesson

The German Lesson is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Christian Schwochow, starring Ulrich Noethen, Tobias Moretti and Levi Eisenblätter. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The German Lesson in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

The German Lesson trailer

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Overview

In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality.

Top cast

Ulrich Noethen

Jens Ole Jepsen

Tobias Moretti

Max Ludwig Nansen

Levi Eisenblätter

Siggi Jepsen

Tom Gronau

Siggi Jepsen (adult)

Johanna Wokalek

Ditte Nansen

Sonja Richter

Gudrun Jepsen

Maria Dragus

Hilke Jepsen

Louis Hofmann

Klaas Jepsen

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Artus-Maria Matthiessen

Director Himpel

Marek Harloff

Karl Rasmussen

T

Tom Zahner

Joswig

Peter Badstübner

Okko Brodersen

Michael Wittenborn

Pastor Treblin

Klaus Peeck

Dikemaster Ole Bultjohann

Joachim Regelien

Hinnerk Timmsen

Mette Lysdahl

Hilde Isenbüttel

Sebastian Rudolph

Gallery owner

Moritz Führmann

Psychologist 1

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Jeff Zach

Fouchard, psychologist 2

H

Hubert Weber

Psychologist 3

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