Schindler (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 1983, Schindler is a tv movie, history and documentary film directed by Jon Blair, running about 79 minutes. “His story as told by the actual people he saved.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The true story of German-Czech businessman Oskar Schindler (1908-74) as told by some of the Jews — more than a thousand people — whose lives he saved from extermination during World War II.

Who’s in it. Schindler stars Dirk Bogarde as Self - Narrator (voice), Irena Schek as Self - Shoah Survivor, Mojesz Pantirer as Self - Shoah Survivor and Solomon Urbach as Self - Shoah Survivor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Schindler has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schindler page.

If you liked it. Fans of Schindler tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Schindler (1983)?
In US, Schindler is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Schindler worth watching?
Schindler holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Schindler?
Schindler stars Dirk Bogarde, Irena Schek, Mojesz Pantirer, Solomon Urbach and Emilie Schindler.
When was Schindler released?
Schindler was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.