Shoah
Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust witnesses into three categories – survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators – Lanzmann presents testimonies from survivors of the Chelmno concentration camp, an Auschwitz escapee, and witnesses of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as well as a chilling report of gas chambers from an SS officer at Treblinka.
Where to watch Shoah in United States
PhiloClick a service to open Shoah there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Shoah streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo | — |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, filmingo | Amazon Video, filmingo |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
About Shoah
Shoah is a 1985 French-language documentary and history film directed by Claude Lanzmann. The cast is led by Claude Lanzmann, Simon Srebnik, Michael Podchlebnik. It has a runtime of 9h 26m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.
Shoah was produced by Historia, Les Films Aleph, and Ministère de la culture and made in France. It was released on April 21, 1985, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Claude Lanzmann
- Release date
- April 21, 1985
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Historia, Les Films Aleph, Ministère de la culture
Shoah cast & crew
Shoah was directed by Claude Lanzmann.
The cast features Claude Lanzmann as Self - Interviewer, Simon Srebnik as Self, Michael Podchlebnik as Self, Motke Zaidl as Self, Jan Karski as Self, and Paula Biren as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Phil Gries.
Is Shoah worth watching?
Shoah holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 222 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.
At 9h 26m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy documentary and history, Shoah is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shoah
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Cast of Shoah
Claude Lanzmann
Self - Interviewer
Simon Srebnik
Self
Michael Podchlebnik
Self
Motke Zaidl
Self
Jan Karski
Self
Paula Biren
Self
Abraham Bomba
Self
Inge Deutschkron
Self
Ruth Elias
Self
Richard Glazar
Self
Filip Müller
Self
Rudolf Vrba
Self
Shoah — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shoah in United States?
Shoah is streaming on Philo in United States.
▸Is Shoah on Philo?
Yes — Shoah is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Shoah in?
Shoah is originally in French, with audio tracks including Yiddish, Hebrew, German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shoah?
Shoah runs 9 hours 26 minutes (566 minutes).
▸What is Shoah rated?
Shoah is rated NR. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 222 ratings.
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