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.
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| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
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| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| 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.
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 60 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 India?
The German Lesson is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The German Lesson in the US?
In the US, The German Lesson is streaming on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸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 60 ratings.
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