Hannah Arendt
“Her ideas changed the world”
A portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability — revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
Where to watch Hannah Arendt in United States
Can I watch Hannah Arendt in United States? Yes — you can stream Hannah Arendt in United States on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store.
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Where is Hannah Arendt streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Beamafilm |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt is a 2012 German-language drama film directed by Margarethe von Trotta. The cast is led by Barbara Sukowa, Axel Milberg, Janet McTeer. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Hannah Arendt was produced by MACT Productions, Heimatfilm, and Amour Fou Luxembourg and made in Germany and France. It was released on September 11, 2012, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Writers
- Margarethe von Trotta, Pamela Katz
- Release date
- September 11, 2012
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- MACT Productions, Heimatfilm, Amour Fou Luxembourg
Hannah Arendt cast & crew
Hannah Arendt was directed by Margarethe von Trotta and written by Margarethe von Trotta and Pamela Katz.
The cast features Barbara Sukowa as Hannah Arendt, Axel Milberg as Heinrich Blücher, Janet McTeer as Mary McCarthy, Julia Jentsch as Lotte Köhler, Nicholas Woodeson as William Shawn, and Ulrich Noethen as Hans Jonas.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by André Mergenthaler, cinematography is by Caroline Champetier, and it was produced by Johannes Rexin and Bettina Brokemper.
Is Hannah Arendt worth watching?
Hannah Arendt holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 292 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Hannah Arendt is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hannah Arendt
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Cast of Hannah Arendt
Barbara Sukowa
Hannah Arendt
Axel Milberg
Heinrich Blücher
Janet McTeer
Mary McCarthy
Julia Jentsch
Lotte Köhler
Nicholas Woodeson
William Shawn
Ulrich Noethen
Hans Jonas
Leila Schaus
Laureen
Claire Johnston
Ms Serkin
Michael Degen
Kurt Blumenfeld
Friederike Becht
Young Hannah Arendt
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
Charlotte Beradt
Klaus Pohl
Martin Heidegger
Hannah Arendt — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hannah Arendt in United States?
Hannah Arendt is streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Hannah Arendt on Chai Flicks?
Yes — Hannah Arendt is currently available on Chai Flicks in United States.
▸What language is Hannah Arendt in?
Hannah Arendt is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, English, French, Hebrew. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hannah Arendt?
Hannah Arendt runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Hannah Arendt rated?
Hannah Arendt is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 292 ratings.
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