The Flat (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, The Flat is a documentary film directed by Arnon Goldfinger, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The flat on the third floor of a Bauhaus building in Tel Aviv was where my grandparents lived since they immigrated to Palestine in the 1930s. Were it not for the view from the windows, one might have thought that the flat was in Berlin. When my grandmother passed away at the age of 98 we were called to the flat to clear out what was left. Objects, pictures, letters and documents awaited us, revealing traces of a troubled and unknown past. The film begins with the emptying out of a flat and develops into a riveting adventure, involving unexpected national interests, a friendship that crosses enemy lines, and deeply repressed family emotions. And even reveals some secrets that should have probably remained untold...
Who’s in it. The Flat stars Axel Milberg as Narrator (voice: German version).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Flat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now and 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 Flat page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flat (2011)?
- In US, The Flat is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, and 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 Flat worth watching?
- The Flat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flat?
- The Flat stars Axel Milberg.
- When was The Flat released?
- The Flat was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.