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Movie · 2008 · 124 min

The Reader (2008)

“Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.”

7.5/10 · 3,512 votes
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The Reader is a 2008 movie (Drama and Romance). The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry. The Reader runs 124 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.5/10 from 3,512 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Reader on Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and The CW.

Where can I watch The Reader

📍 United States

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry The Reader, and the countries where you can watch it:

Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel 16 countries 📍

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Türkiye, United States

Cindie Amazon Channel 5 countries

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico

Amazon Prime Video 4 countries

Guernsey, Gibraltar, Ireland, India

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 2 countries

United Kingdom, India

RTBF Auvio 1 countries

Belgium

Claro tv+ 1 countries

Brazil

Hollywood Suite 1 countries

Canada

Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel 1 countries

Canada

Prima Plus 1 countries

Czechia

Filmstriben 1 countries

Denmark

Plot

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reader?

In United States, you can watch The Reader on Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and The CW.

Who stars in The Reader?

The main cast of The Reader includes Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin and Bruno Ganz.

Who directed The Reader?

The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.

When was The Reader released?

The Reader was released on December 10, 2008.

How long is The Reader?

The Reader runs 124 minutes.

Is The Reader worth watching?

The Reader has an average rating of 7.5/10 from 3,512 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Reader?

If you enjoyed The Reader, try Nuremberg, Truth & Treason, Shining Through and The Aftermath.

Is The Reader on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel?

Yes. In United States, The Reader is available on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.

Is The Reader on Cindie Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. The Reader is on Cindie Amazon Channel in: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

Is The Reader on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. The Reader is on Amazon Prime Video in: Guernsey, Gibraltar, Ireland and India.

How much did The Reader make at the box office?

The Reader grossed $108,902,486 worldwide on a budget of $32,000,000.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·