The Reader
"Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know."
Originally released in 2008. The Reader is a drama/romance film. directed by Stephen Daldry. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, and David Kross
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 alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3,296 votes)
Budget
$32M
Production budget
Box Office
$108.9M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Ralph Fiennes
as Michael Berg
Kate Winslet
as Hanna Schmitz
David Kross
as Young Michael Berg
Lena Olin
as Rose Mather
Bruno Ganz
as Professor Rohl
Jeanette Hain
as Brigitte
Hannah Herzsprung
as Julia
Karoline Herfurth
as Marthe
Volker Bruch
as Dieter Spenz
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Young Ilana Mather
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $32,000,000
- Revenue
- $108,902,486
Production Companies
- The Weinstein Company
- Mirage Enterprises
- Studio Babelsberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reader about?
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 defendant...
Who directed The Reader?
The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.
How long is The Reader?
The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Reader released?
The Reader was released on December 10, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Reader?
The main cast of The Reader includes Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz.
Is The Reader worth watching?
The Reader has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,296 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.