Hanna K. (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1983, Hanna K. is a drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Israeli attorney Hanna Kaufman has her beliefs challenged when she is appointed to the defense of Selim Bakri. Kaufman, who was born in the United States to survivors of the Holocaust, has always accepted Israel's right to exist. But she bears witness to some of the costs of its sovereignty when she meets Bakri, a dispossessed Palestinian man facing serious criminal charges who wants the same thing as his supposed enemies: to reclaim his family home.
Who’s in it. Hanna K. stars Jill Clayburgh as Hanna Kaufman, Jean Yanne as Victor Bonnet, Gabriel Byrne as Joshué Herzog and Mohammad Bakri as Selim Bakri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hanna K. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $114.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hanna K. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanna K. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanna K. (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hanna K. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hanna K. worth watching?
- Hanna K. holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hanna K.?
- Hanna K. stars Jill Clayburgh, Jean Yanne, Gabriel Byrne, Mohammad Bakri and David Clennon.
- When was Hanna K. released?
- Hanna K. was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.