The Hour of Decision (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 2006, The Hour of Decision is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Michael Rowitz, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Karen Bender is a plastic surgery expert who will soon be promoted to Senior Physician. Her family life with her husband Christoph and little daughter Kim could hardly be more harmonious. However, when a routine check-up reveals that the seven-year-old is a lethal tumor, Karen is unexpectedly caught up in her past: Professor Victor Novak, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon, is the only one who can save Kim's life. But years ago Karen had an affair with Viktor during a joint engagement in the Balkan war.
Who’s in it. The Hour of Decision stars Katharina Böhm as Karen Bender, Stephan Kampwirth as Christoph Bender, Tim Bergmann as Viktor Novak and Bettina Zimmermann as Nathalie Kerner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Hour of Decision has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hour of Decision page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hour of Decision tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hour of Decision (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hour of Decision change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hour of Decision worth watching?
- The Hour of Decision holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hour of Decision?
- The Hour of Decision stars Katharina Böhm, Stephan Kampwirth, Tim Bergmann, Bettina Zimmermann and Harry Baer.
- When was The Hour of Decision released?
- The Hour of Decision was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.