Before the Fall
“Men make history. We make the men.”
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.
Where to watch Before the Fall in United States
Can I watch Before the Fall in United States? Before the Fall isn't currently available to stream in United States. Availability changes often — add it to your watchlist and check back.
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open Before the Fall there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Before the Fall streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Before the Fall
Before the Fall is a 2004 German-language drama film directed by Dennis Gansel. The cast is led by Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 400 ratings.
Before the Fall was produced by Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, and OLGA FILM and made in Germany. It was released on July 4, 2004, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dennis Gansel
- Writers
- Maggie Peren, Dennis Gansel
- Release date
- July 4, 2004
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
Before the Fall cast & crew
Before the Fall was directed by Dennis Gansel and written by Maggie Peren and Dennis Gansel.
The cast features Max Riemelt as Friedrich Weimer, Tom Schilling as Albrecht Stein, Devid Striesow as Heinrich Vogler, Joachim Bißmeier as Karl Klein, Justus von Dohnányi as Heinrich Stein, and Michael Schenk as Josef Peiner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, cinematography is by Torsten Breuer, and it was produced by Molly von Fürstenberg and Viola Jäger.
Is Before the Fall worth watching?
Before the Fall holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 383 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Before the Fall is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Before the Fall
Before the Fall isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Before the Fall
Max Riemelt
Friedrich Weimer
Tom Schilling
Albrecht Stein
Devid Striesow
Heinrich Vogler
Joachim Bißmeier
Karl Klein
Justus von Dohnányi
Heinrich Stein
Michael Schenk
Josef Peiner
Florian Stetter
Justus von Jaucher
Alexander Held
Friedrich's Father
Sissy Höfferer
Friedrich's Mother
Jonas Jägermeyr
Christoph Schneider
Leon A. Kersten
Tjaden
Claudia Michelsen
Mrs. Stein
Before the Fall — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Before the Fall in United States?
Before the Fall is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Before the Fall in?
Before the Fall is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Before the Fall?
Before the Fall runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Before the Fall rated?
Before the Fall is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 383 ratings.
More like Before the Fall
