The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, The Baader Meinhof Complex is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Uli Edel, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Der Baader Meinhof Komplex' depicts the political turmoil in the period from 1967 to the bloody "Deutschen Herbst" in 1977. The movie approaches the events based on Stefan Aust's standard work on the Rote Armee Fraktion (RAF). The story centers on the leadership of the self named anti-fascist resistance to state violence: Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof and Gudrun Ensslin.
Who’s in it. The Baader Meinhof Complex stars Martina Gedeck as Ulrike Meinhof, Moritz Bleibtreu as Andreas Baader, Johanna Wokalek as Gudrun Ensslin and Nadja Uhl as Brigitte Mohnhaupt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Baader Meinhof Complex has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.9M at the box office.
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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Baader Meinhof Complex page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Baader Meinhof Complex tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)?
- In US, The Baader Meinhof Complex is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Baader Meinhof Complex worth watching?
- The Baader Meinhof Complex holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Baader Meinhof Complex?
- The Baader Meinhof Complex stars Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, Johanna Wokalek, Nadja Uhl and Stipe Erceg.
- When was The Baader Meinhof Complex released?
- The Baader Meinhof Complex was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.