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The Reader (2008) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Reader at a Glance
The Reader is a 2008 drama and romance film directed by Stephen Daldry, featuring Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet and David Kross. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and premiered on December 10, 2008. The Reader holds an average TMDB user score of 7.5/10 from 3,477 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
Where “The Reader” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Ralph Fiennes
Michael Berg
Kate Winslet
Hanna Schmitz
David Kross
Young Michael Berg
Lena Olin
Rose Mather
Bruno Ganz
Professor Rohl
Jeanette Hain
Brigitte
Hannah Herzsprung
Julia
Karoline Herfurth
Marthe
Volker Bruch
Dieter Spenz
Alexandra Maria Lara
Young Ilana Mather
Fabian Busch
Hanna's Defense Council
Vijessna Ferkic
Sophie
Frequently Asked Questions About The Reader
When was The Reader released?
The Reader was released on December 10, 2008.
What is the runtime of The Reader?
The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Who stars in The Reader?
The Reader stars Ralph Fiennes as Michael Berg, Kate Winslet as Hanna Schmitz, David Kross as Young Michael Berg and Lena Olin as Rose Mather. The cast also includes Bruno Ganz, Jeanette Hain, Hannah Herzsprung and Karoline Herfurth.
Who directed The Reader?
The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry. The screenplay is credited to David Hare.
What genre is The Reader?
The Reader is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and romance.
What is The Reader rated?
The Reader is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.5/10 from 3,477 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Reader for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Reader, "The Reader (2008) official trailer HD", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Reader?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Reader include Truth & Treason (2025), Shining Through (1992), The Aftermath (2019), Conspiracy (2001) and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019).
Can I stream the full movie of The Reader on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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