Rhinegold (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2022, Rhinegold is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Fatih Akın, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring: Fatih Akin’s new film is based on the autobiographical novel »Alles oder Nix« (»All or Nothing«) of the probably most authentic exponent of German gangsta rap. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi (Emilio Sakraya) emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
Who’s in it. Rhinegold stars Emilio Sakraya as Giwar Hajabi, Mona Pirzad as Rasal Hajabi, Majid Bakhtiari as Mullah and Kardo Razzazi as Ali Brecher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rhinegold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Rhinegold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhinegold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rhinegold (2022)?
- In US, Rhinegold is available to 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 Rhinegold worth watching?
- Rhinegold holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rhinegold?
- Rhinegold stars Emilio Sakraya, Mona Pirzad, Majid Bakhtiari, Kardo Razzazi and Julia Goldberg.
- When was Rhinegold released?
- Rhinegold was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.