Hannah Arendt (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Hannah Arendt is a drama film directed by Margarethe von Trotta, running about 113 minutes. “Her ideas changed the world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. HANNAH ARENDT is a portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability — revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
Who’s in it. Hannah Arendt stars Barbara Sukowa as Hannah Arendt, Axel Milberg as Heinrich Blücher, Janet McTeer as Mary McCarthy and Julia Jentsch as Lotte Köhler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Hannah Arendt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $717.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hannah Arendt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hannah Arendt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hannah Arendt (2012)?
- In US, Hannah Arendt is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hannah Arendt worth watching?
- Hannah Arendt holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hannah Arendt?
- Hannah Arendt stars Barbara Sukowa, Axel Milberg, Janet McTeer, Julia Jentsch and Nicholas Woodeson.
- When was Hannah Arendt released?
- Hannah Arendt was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.