

The German Lesson
In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality.
Where to watch The German Lesson in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The German Lesson
The German Lesson is a 2019 German-language drama film directed by Christian Schwochow. The cast is led by Ulrich Noethen, Tobias Moretti, Levi Eisenblätter. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV.
The German Lesson was produced by Senator Film, ZDF, and Network Movie and made in Germany. It was released on October 3, 2019. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christian Schwochow
- Writers
- Heide Schwochow
- Release date
- October 3, 2019
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Senator Film, ZDF, Network Movie
The German Lesson cast & crew
The German Lesson was directed by Christian Schwochow and written by Heide Schwochow.
The cast features Ulrich Noethen as Jens Ole Jepsen, Tobias Moretti as Max Ludwig Nansen, Levi Eisenblätter as Siggi Jepsen, Tom Gronau as Siggi Jepsen (adult), Johanna Wokalek as Ditte Nansen, and Sonja Richter as Gudrun Jepsen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorenz Dangel, cinematography is by Frank Lamm, and it was produced by Ulf Israel and Dietrich Kluge.
Is The German Lesson worth watching?
The German Lesson holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The German Lesson is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The German Lesson

Ulrich Noethen
Jens Ole Jepsen

Tobias Moretti
Max Ludwig Nansen

Levi Eisenblätter
Siggi Jepsen

Tom Gronau
Siggi Jepsen (adult)

Johanna Wokalek
Ditte Nansen

Sonja Richter
Gudrun Jepsen

Maria Dragus
Hilke Jepsen

Louis Hofmann
Klaas Jepsen
Artus-Maria Matthiessen
Director Himpel

Marek Harloff
Karl Rasmussen
Tom Zahner
Joswig

Peter Badstübner
Okko Brodersen
The German Lesson — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The German Lesson in United States?
The German Lesson is streaming on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The German Lesson on Hoopla?
Yes — The German Lesson is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The German Lesson in?
The German Lesson is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The German Lesson?
The German Lesson runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is The German Lesson rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 54 ratings.











