The Architect (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Architect is a drama film directed by Ina Weisse, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Accepting a prize, architect Georg Winter explains that an architect has the good fortune of measuring every completed building against the rightness of his original idea. Soon Georg himself is forced to take stock of the achievements and mistakes he has made in his personal life. An intense drama in which the four members of the family travel to a mountain village to bury Georg's mother. They get stranded in bad weather. This unexpected isolation throws new light on the past and present life of the parents and the two almost-adult children.
Who’s in it. The Architect stars Josef Bierbichler as Georg Winter, Hilde Van Mieghem as Eva Winter, Sandra Hüller as Reh Winter and Matthias Schweighöfer as Jan Winter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Architect has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Architect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Architect tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Architect (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Architect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Architect worth watching?
- The Architect holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Architect?
- The Architect stars Josef Bierbichler, Hilde Van Mieghem, Sandra Hüller, Matthias Schweighöfer and Sophie Rois.
- When was The Architect released?
- The Architect was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.