Paragraph 175 (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2000, Paragraph 175 is a history and documentary film directed by Rob Epstein, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.
Who’s in it. Paragraph 175 stars Rupert Everett as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Paragraph 175 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paragraph 175 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paragraph 175 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paragraph 175 (2000)?
- In US, Paragraph 175 is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paragraph 175 worth watching?
- Paragraph 175 holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paragraph 175?
- Paragraph 175 stars Rupert Everett.
- When was Paragraph 175 released?
- Paragraph 175 was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.
