The Giraffe (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, The Giraffe is a thriller film directed by Dani Levy, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Lena Katz, who is German, and David Fish, who is American, are Jews who live in New York. When Lena's mother, who arrives from Germany, meets her at a hotel, she finds an almost-dead woman lying on the hotel floor. She accompanies the injured woman to the hospital and meets David, who is the woman's son. After David's mother dies from the injuries, a question remains: was she murdered? The trail leads to Germany. Apparently, Lena's mother has some kind of relationship with David's mother that reaches back into the dark German history of the 1940s
Who’s in it. The Giraffe stars Maria Schrader as Lena Katz, Dani Levy as David Fish, David Strathairn as Charles Kaminski and Nicole Heesters as Lenas Mutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Giraffe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giraffe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Giraffe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Giraffe (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Giraffe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Giraffe worth watching?
- The Giraffe holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Giraffe?
- The Giraffe stars Maria Schrader, Dani Levy, David Strathairn, Nicole Heesters and Lukas Ammann.
- When was The Giraffe released?
- The Giraffe was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.