Where can I watch West (2013)?

In GB, West is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is West worth watching?

West holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

West stars Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel, Alexander Scheer, Jacky Ido and Anja Antonowicz.

When was West released?

West was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.

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West (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2013, West is a drama film directed by Christian Schwochow, running about 102 minutes. “She Can See Her Future, But Can't Escape Her Past.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. East Germany. Summer, late 70's. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij's apparent death, Nelly Senff decides to escape from behind the Berlin wall with her son Alexej, leaving her traumatic memories and past behind. Pretending to marry a West German, she crosses the border to start a new life in the West. But soon her past starts to haunt her as the Allied Secret Service begin to question Wassilij's mysterious disappearance. Is he still alive? Was he a spy? Plagued by her past and fraught with paranoia, Nelly is forced to choose between discovering the truth about her former lover and her hopes for a better tomorrow.

Who’s in it. West stars Jördis Triebel as Nelly, Tristan Göbel as Alexej, Alexander Scheer as Hans Pischke and Jacky Ido as John Bird, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch West page.

If you liked it. Fans of West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch West (2013)?: In GB, West is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is West worth watching?: West holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in West?: West stars Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel, Alexander Scheer, Jacky Ido and Anja Antonowicz.
When was West released?: West was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.