The Odessa File (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, The Odessa File is a thriller and drama film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 130 minutes. “Hamburg, Germany. 1963. Peter Miller is going inside the dreaded Odessa. More than a few people hope he doesn't get out... ever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, despite allegations of war crimes, the former commander has become a man of importance in industry in post-war Germany, protected from prosecution by a powerful organisation of former SS members called Odessa.
Who’s in it. The Odessa File stars Jon Voight as Peter Miller, Maximilian Schell as Eduard Roschmann, Mary Tamm as Sigi and Maria Schell as Frau Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Odessa File has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and History Vault 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 The Odessa File page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Odessa File tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Odessa File (1974)?
- In US, The Odessa File is available to stream on fuboTV and History Vault, 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 The Odessa File worth watching?
- The Odessa File holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Odessa File?
- The Odessa File stars Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Mary Tamm, Maria Schell and Derek Jacobi.
- When was The Odessa File released?
- The Odessa File was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.