The German Lesson (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2019, The German Lesson is a drama film directed by Christian Schwochow, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality.
Who’s in it. The German Lesson stars Ulrich Noethen as Jens Ole Jepsen, Tobias Moretti as Max Ludwig Nansen, Levi Eisenblätter as Siggi Jepsen and Tom Gronau as Siggi Jepsen (adult), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The German Lesson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The German Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The German Lesson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The German Lesson (2019)?
- In US, The German Lesson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The German Lesson worth watching?
- The German Lesson holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The German Lesson?
- The German Lesson stars Ulrich Noethen, Tobias Moretti, Levi Eisenblätter, Tom Gronau and Johanna Wokalek.
- When was The German Lesson released?
- The German Lesson was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.