The Good German
“If war is Hell, then what comes after?”
An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Good German
The Good German is a 2006 English-language drama, mystery and romance film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The cast is led by George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Good German was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Virtual Studios, and Section Eight and made in United States of America. It was released on December 15, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $32 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Writers
- Paul Attanasio
- Release date
- December 15, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $32 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Virtual Studios, Section Eight
The Good German cast & crew
The Good German was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Paul Attanasio.
The cast features George Clooney as Jake Geismar, Cate Blanchett as Lena Brandt, Tobey Maguire as Tully, Beau Bridges as Colonel Muller, Tony Curran as Danny, and Leland Orser as Bernie Teitel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Steven Soderbergh, and it was produced by Ben Waisbren and Ben Cosgrove.
Is The Good German worth watching?
The Good German holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 348 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and romance, The Good German is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Good German
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Cast of The Good German
George Clooney
Jake Geismar
Cate Blanchett
Lena Brandt
Tobey Maguire
Tully
Beau Bridges
Colonel Muller
Tony Curran
Danny
Leland Orser
Bernie Teitel
Jack Thompson
Congressman Breimer
Robin Weigert
Hannelore
Ravil Isyanov
General Sikorsky
Christian Oliver
Emil Brandt
Dave Power
Lieutenant Schaeffer
Don Pugsley
Gunther
The Good German — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Good German in United States?
The Good German is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Good German in?
The Good German is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, German, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Good German?
The Good German runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Good German rated?
The Good German is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 348 ratings.
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