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The Ninth Day (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2004, The Ninth Day is a drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. A drama loosely based on Jean Bernard's Nazi-era prison diary.

Who’s in it. The Ninth Day stars Ulrich Matthes as Abbé Henri Kremer, August Diehl as Untersturmführer Gebhardt, Hilmar Thate as Bischof Philippe and Bibiana Beglau as Marie Kremer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Ninth Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72 at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks 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 Ninth Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ninth Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ninth Day (2004)?
In US, The Ninth Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks 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 Ninth Day worth watching?
The Ninth Day holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ninth Day?
The Ninth Day stars Ulrich Matthes, August Diehl, Hilmar Thate, Bibiana Beglau and Germain Wagner.
When was The Ninth Day released?
The Ninth Day was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.