Where to watch The Reader in Germany
The Reader is streaming on Curiosity Stream in Germany. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About The Reader
The Reader is a 2008 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Stephen Daldry, starring Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet and David Kross. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 3,383 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reader in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Reader trailer
Overview
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 actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
Top cast
Ralph Fiennes
Michael Berg
Kate Winslet
Hanna Schmitz
David Kross
Young Michael Berg
Lena Olin
Rose Mather
Bruno Ganz
Professor Rohl
Jeanette Hain
Brigitte
Hannah Herzsprung
Julia
Karoline Herfurth
Marthe
Volker Bruch
Dieter Spenz
Alexandra Maria Lara
Young Ilana Mather
Fabian Busch
Hanna's Defense Council
Vijessna Ferkic
Sophie
Susanne Lothar
Carla Berg
Matthias Habich
Peter Berg
Burghart Klaußner
Judge
Sylvester Groth
Prosecuting Council
Jürgen Tarrach
Gerhard Bade
Florian Bartholomäi
Thomas Berg
Moritz Grove
Holger
Kirsten Block
Female Judge
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Reader in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream The Reader on Curiosity Stream.
Is The Reader on Netflix?+
The Reader is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Curiosity Stream.
How long is The Reader?+
The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Who stars in The Reader?+
The Reader stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin and Bruno Ganz.
When did The Reader come out?+
The Reader is a 2008 movie directed by Stephen Daldry.
What genre is The Reader?+
The Reader is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed The Reader?+
The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.
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