After the Truth (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, After the Truth is a thriller and drama film directed by Roland Suso Richter, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. The famous Nazi-Doctor Dr. Josef Mengele - the "death angel of Auschwitz", who killed more than 300.000 people - comes back from his hide out in Argentina to Germany as a 87 year old man. He must stand up in front of a court for his crimes. The young solicitor Peter Rohm has to defend him. But Peter Rohm - himself an expert on Josef Mengele and his crimes - feels unable to do this. When he decides to take on the case he endangers not only the relationship to his wife but also their lifes. A fictional story around the non-fictional person of Josef Mengele who died in 1979.
Who’s in it. After the Truth stars Götz George as Josef Mengele, Kai Wiesinger as Peter Rohm, Karoline Eichhorn as Rebekka Rohm / Brandenburger and Doris Schade as Hilde Rohm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, After the Truth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Truth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Truth (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for After the Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is After the Truth worth watching?
- After the Truth holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in After the Truth?
- After the Truth stars Götz George, Kai Wiesinger, Karoline Eichhorn, Doris Schade and Hans Peter Hallwachs.
- When was After the Truth released?
- After the Truth was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.