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Führer Ex (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2002, Führer Ex is a drama film directed by Winfried Bonengel, running about 105 minutes. “Violence. Feeling. Being caught.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ingo Hasselbach, whose parents were Communist Party members in East Germany during his childhood, has lived at both ends of the political seesaw. The question of how people reach a change of heart is a profound one; Hasselbach describes the external forces that led to his founding Germany's first neo-Nazi political party and the internal ones that led him away from it five years later.

Who’s in it. Führer Ex stars Christian Blümel as Heiko Degener, Aaron Hildebrand as Tommy Zierer, Jule Flierl as Beate and Harry Baer as Friedhelm Kaltenbach, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Führer Ex 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 Führer Ex page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Führer Ex (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Führer Ex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Führer Ex worth watching?
Führer Ex holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Führer Ex?
Führer Ex stars Christian Blümel, Aaron Hildebrand, Jule Flierl, Harry Baer and Dieter Laser.
When was Führer Ex released?
Führer Ex was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.