Dresden (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, Dresden is a drama, war and history film directed by Roland Suso Richter, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. At a Dresden hospital in 1945, nurse Anna Mauth (Felicitas Woll) cares for badly injured British pilot Robert Newman (John Light), whom Anna believes to be a German deserter. As Allied forces close in, Anna grows close to Robert despite her engagement to Dr. Alexander Wenninger (Benjamin Sadler). The gripping historical romance won a 2006 German Television Award.
Who’s in it. Dresden stars Felicitas Woll as Anna Mauth, John Light as Robert Newman, Benjamin Sadler as Alexander Wenninger and Heiner Lauterbach as Carl Mauth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dresden 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 Dresden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dresden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dresden (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dresden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dresden worth watching?
- Dresden holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dresden?
- Dresden stars Felicitas Woll, John Light, Benjamin Sadler, Heiner Lauterbach and Marie Bäumer.
- When was Dresden released?
- Dresden was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.