The Reichstag Fire (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2023, The Reichstag Fire is a history and documentary film directed by Mickaël Gamrasni, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Berlin, February 27, 1933. The Reichstag is in flames. A young Dutch unemployed man, Marinus van der Lubbe, was found alone in the building. For Hitler, it was a plot by the "Reds". One hundred thousand communists and sympathizers were arrested during the night and in the days that followed and locked up in the first Nazi concentration camps. In March, the Chancellor obtained full powers. On September 21, the trial opened in Leipzig, broadcast on the radio. For the Nazis and the Communists alike, van der Lubbe was the perfect scapegoat. On December 23, 1933, he was sentenced to death, while his four co-defendants were acquitted.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Reichstag Fire 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 The Reichstag Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reichstag Fire tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
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- Where can I watch The Reichstag Fire (2023)?
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- Is The Reichstag Fire worth watching?
- The Reichstag Fire holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Reichstag Fire released?
- The Reichstag Fire was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.