The Wannsee Conference (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1984, The Wannsee Conference is a drama and history film directed by Heinz Schirk, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. A real time recreation of the 1942 Wannsee Conference, in which leading SS and Nazi Party officals gathered to discuss the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question". Led by SS-General Reinhard Heydrich, the Wannsee Conference was the starting point for the Jewish Holcaust which led to the mass murder of six million people.

Who’s in it. The Wannsee Conference stars Dietrich Mattausch as SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich, Harald Dietl as Gauleiter Dr. Alfred Meyer, Jochen Busse as Dr. Georg Leibbrandt and Peter Fitz as Dr. Wilhelm Stuckart, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Wannsee Conference 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 Wannsee Conference page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wannsee Conference tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wannsee Conference (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wannsee Conference change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Wannsee Conference worth watching?
The Wannsee Conference holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Wannsee Conference?
The Wannsee Conference stars Dietrich Mattausch, Harald Dietl, Jochen Busse, Peter Fitz and Dieter Groest.
When was The Wannsee Conference released?
The Wannsee Conference was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.