Mein Kampf (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2009, Mein Kampf is a comedy and drama film directed by Urs Odermatt, running about 110 minutes. “The never before shown truth of Hitler's Reich!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young, despotic and untalented artist Adolf Hitler comes to Vienna to study art. He befriends the Jew Schlomo Herzl working on a novel with the title "Mein Kampf". Hitler is rejected by the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. Herzl's concern for the sad young man continues, and leads him to a new career with disastrous consequences for world history.
Who’s in it. Mein Kampf stars Götz George as Schlomo Herzl, Tom Schilling as Adolf Hitler, Anna Unterberger as Gretchen and Wolf Bachofner as Himmlischst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Mein Kampf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mein Kampf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mein Kampf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mein Kampf (2009)?
- In GB, Mein Kampf is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mein Kampf worth watching?
- Mein Kampf holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mein Kampf?
- Mein Kampf stars Götz George, Tom Schilling, Anna Unterberger, Wolf Bachofner and Simon Schwarz.