The White Rose (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, The White Rose is a drama and history film directed by Michael Verhoeven, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Second World War, a small group of students at Munich University begin to question the decisions and sanity of Germany's Nazi government. The students form a resistance cell which they name the "White Rose" after a newsletter that is secretly distributed to the student body. At first small in numbers and fearful of discovery, the White Rose begins to gain massive support after a Nazi Gauleiter nearly incites a student riot after a provokative speech. At this point, the matter is taken over by the German Gestapo, who pledge to hunt down and destroy the members of the White Rose.
Who’s in it. The White Rose stars Lena Stolze as Sophie Scholl, Wulf Kessler as Hans Scholl, Oliver Siebert as Alex Schmorell and Ulrich Tukur as Willi Graf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The White Rose 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 White Rose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Rose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Rose (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Rose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Rose worth watching?
- The White Rose holds an audience score of 6.5 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 White Rose?
- The White Rose stars Lena Stolze, Wulf Kessler, Oliver Siebert, Ulrich Tukur and Werner Stocker.
- When was The White Rose released?
- The White Rose was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.