Diplomacy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Diplomacy is a drama, war and history film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The night of August 24, 1944. The fate of Paris is in the hands of General von Choltitz, governor of Grand Paris, who is preparing, on Hitler’s orders, to blow up the French capital. The descendent of a long line of Prussian military men, the general has never had any hesitation when it came to obeying orders. This is what’s on Swedish consul Raoul Nordling’s mind as he takes the secret staircase that leads to General von Choltitz’s suite at the Hôtel Meurice. The bridges on the Seine and the major monuments of Paris (including the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower) are mined with explosives, ready to be detonated. Armed with all the weapons of diplomacy, the consul will try to convince the general not to follow Hitler’s order of destruction.
Who’s in it. Diplomacy stars André Dussollier as Raoul Nordling, Niels Arestrup as General Dietrich von Choltitz, Burghart Klaußner as Captain Werner Ebernach and Robert Stadlober as Lieutenant Bressensdorf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Diplomacy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and Chai Flicks. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diplomacy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diplomacy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diplomacy (2014)?
- In US, Diplomacy is available to stream on OVID and Chai Flicks. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diplomacy worth watching?
- Diplomacy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Diplomacy?
- Diplomacy stars André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner, Robert Stadlober and Charlie Nelson.
- When was Diplomacy released?
- Diplomacy was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.