Albert Schweitzer (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Albert Schweitzer is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gavin Millar, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. 1949 the early years of the Cold War. Albert Schweitzer has become one of the most admired men in the world. The "jungle doctor" Albert Schweitzer tells the story of a philosopher and physician who promoted peace during the Cold War, built a hospital in what is now Gabon and proved stronger than the CIA.
Who’s in it. Albert Schweitzer stars Jeroen Krabbé as Albert Schweitzer, Barbara Hershey as Helene Schweitzer, Judith Godrèche as Thérèse Bourdin and Samuel West as Phil Figgis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Albert Schweitzer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Albert Schweitzer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Albert Schweitzer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Albert Schweitzer (2009)?
- In US, Albert Schweitzer is available to stream on fuboTV and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Albert Schweitzer worth watching?
- Albert Schweitzer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Albert Schweitzer?
- Albert Schweitzer stars Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Hershey, Judith Godrèche, Samuel West and Jeanette Hain.
- When was Albert Schweitzer released?
- Albert Schweitzer was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.