The Deserter (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2025, The Deserter is a drama, history and war film directed by Christoph Baumann, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 1945: The last days of the war. In a remote mountain hut, Anton, a deserted SS man, and Hannah, a Jewish woman, meet. From distrust, feelings develop between the two. But the danger is not over yet. For the two, the war is far from over.
Who’s in it. The Deserter stars Sebastian D. Fischer as Anton, Anna Kaminski as Hannah, Sandro Kirtzel as Georg and Nora C. Pichler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Deserter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deserter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deserter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deserter (2025)?
- In US, The Deserter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deserter worth watching?
- The Deserter holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deserter?
- The Deserter stars Sebastian D. Fischer, Anna Kaminski, Sandro Kirtzel, Nora C. Pichler and Lana-Mae Lopičić.
- When was The Deserter released?
- The Deserter was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.