Book Hunters (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, Book Hunters is a history and documentary film directed by Susanne Brahms, running about 52 minutes. “Fight for the knowledge of the world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When chaos reigns, while barbaric and fanatical rulers, both ecclesiastical and secular, systematically burn entire libraries, book hunters, secret heroes of history, travel the world saving and copying texts, threatened by the madness of censors, with the noble purpose of preventing the ultimate loss of human knowledge.
Who’s in it. Book Hunters stars Robert Levin as Self - Narrator (voice), Najeeb Michaeel as Self - Dominican Monk, Columba Stewart as Self - Benedictine Monk and Chiara Raimondo as Self - Archaeologist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Book Hunters sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Book Hunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Book Hunters tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Book Hunters (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Book Hunters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Book Hunters worth watching?
- Book Hunters holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Book Hunters?
- Book Hunters stars Robert Levin, Najeeb Michaeel, Columba Stewart, Chiara Raimondo and Stephen Greenblatt.
- When was Book Hunters released?
- Book Hunters was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.