The General Case (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, The General Case is a drama film directed by Stephan Wagner, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In the young Federal Republic of Germany, which in the late 1950s in politics and justice is still interspersed with only superficially purified Nazi cliques, leads the Hessian Attorney General Fritz Bauer a lonely fight against the coverup of Nazi crimes and the restorative policy of the government Adenauer - he is firmly convinced that only in this way can the young democracy be consolidated. Not only his attitude, but also his temperament make Bauer vulnerable, again and again resistance forms from politics, intelligence services and the judiciary against the lone fighter.
Who’s in it. The General Case stars Ulrich Noethen as Fritz Bauer, David Kross as Joachim Hell, Bernhard Schütz as Hans Maria Globke and Uwe Bohm as Efraim Ilani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The General Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The General Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The General Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The General Case (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The General Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The General Case worth watching?
- The General Case holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The General Case?
- The General Case stars Ulrich Noethen, David Kross, Bernhard Schütz, Uwe Bohm and Godehard Giese.
- When was The General Case released?
- The General Case was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.