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The White Ribbon

2009·Movie·R·144 min·★ 7.5(1,197)

An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.

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About The White Ribbon

The White Ribbon is a 2009 German-language drama and mystery film directed by Michael Haneke. The cast is led by Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1200 ratings.

The White Ribbon was produced by Lucky Red, Wega Film, and Les Films du Losange and made in Italy and Germany. It was released on September 24, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director
Michael Haneke
Writers
Michael Haneke
Release date
September 24, 2009
Original language
German
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Italy, Germany
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$12 million
Production
Lucky Red, Wega Film, Les Films du Losange
#child abuse#authority#pastor#nanny#northern germany#punishment#puritan#incest#tailor#school teacher#future war#suppression#shame#small village

The White Ribbon cast & crew

The White Ribbon was directed by Michael Haneke and written by Michael Haneke.

The cast features Christian Friedel as The School Teacher, Ernst Jacobi as The School Teacher as an Old Man (voice), Leonie Benesch as Eva, Ulrich Tukur as The Baron, Fion Mutert as Sigmund, and Ursina Lardi as Marie Louise.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Christian Berger and it was produced by Stefan Arndt and Veit Heiduschka.

Is The White Ribbon worth watching?

The White Ribbon holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,197 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and mystery, The White Ribbon is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The White Ribbon

Christian Friedel

Christian Friedel

The School Teacher

Ernst Jacobi

Ernst Jacobi

The School Teacher as an Old Man (voice)

Leonie Benesch

Leonie Benesch

Eva

Ulrich Tukur

Ulrich Tukur

The Baron

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Fion Mutert

Sigmund

Ursina Lardi

Ursina Lardi

Marie Louise

Burghart Klaußner

Burghart Klaußner

The Pastor

Steffi Kühnert

Steffi Kühnert

The Pastor's Wife

Maria Dragus

Maria Dragus

Klara

Josef Bierbichler

Josef Bierbichler

The Steward

Rainer Bock

Rainer Bock

The Doctor

Susanne Lothar

Susanne Lothar

The Midwife

The White Ribbon — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The White Ribbon in India?

The White Ribbon is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The White Ribbon in the US?

The White Ribbon isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The White Ribbon in the UK?

In the UK, The White Ribbon is streaming on Curzon Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is The White Ribbon in?

The White Ribbon is originally in German, with audio tracks including Italian, Polish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The White Ribbon?

The White Ribbon runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

▸What is The White Ribbon rated?

The White Ribbon is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,197 ratings.

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