The Ogre (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, The Ogre is a drama and war film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.
Who’s in it. The Ogre stars John Malkovich as Abel, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Count von Kaltenborn, Gottfried John as Chief Forester and Marianne Sägebrecht as Frau Netta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Ogre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ogre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ogre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ogre (1996)?
- In GB, The Ogre is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ogre worth watching?
- The Ogre holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ogre?
- The Ogre stars John Malkovich, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gottfried John, Marianne Sägebrecht and Volker Spengler.
- When was The Ogre released?
- The Ogre was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.