The Kleist File (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, The Kleist File is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Torsten Striegnitz, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Kleist's death at Wannsee - a spectacular case that has disturbed and fascinated posterity to this day. The German poet is found shot - what does that mean? What exactly happened on the afternoon of November 21, 1811 at Kleiner Wannsee? What do you know about the woman who died with him?
Who’s in it. The Kleist File stars Alexander Beyer as Heinrich von Kleist, Meret Becker as Henriette Vogel and Nina Hoss as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kleist File has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kleist File page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kleist File tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kleist File (2011)?
- In US, The Kleist File is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kleist File worth watching?
- The Kleist File holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kleist File?
- The Kleist File stars Alexander Beyer, Meret Becker and Nina Hoss.
- When was The Kleist File released?
- The Kleist File was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.