The Reader

Name: The Reader
Director: Stephen Daldry
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2008
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz

Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.

20082h 4m7.5(3,440 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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 alo…

The Reader (2008) is a drama and romance film directed by Stephen Daldry. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, and David Kross. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 3,440 votes.

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Director

Stephen Daldry

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reader

Where can I watch The Reader?

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Who stars in The Reader?

The Reader stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, and Lena Olin, and was directed by Stephen Daldry.

How long is The Reader?

The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did The Reader come out?

The Reader was released in 2008.

What genre is The Reader?

The Reader is a drama and romance film.

Is The Reader worth watching?

The Reader holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.