Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace is a drama film directed by Eric Till, running about 88 minutes. “A true story of love, courage, and sacrifice.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction, who actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis. His convictions cost him his life. What is a moral person to do in a time of savage immorality? That question tormented Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction who actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis. His convictions cost him his life. The Nazis hanged him on April 9, 1945, less than a month before the end of the war. Bonhoeffer's last years, his participation in the German resistance and his moral struggle are dramatized in this film. More than just a biographical portrait, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace sheds light on the little-known efforts of the German resistance. It brings to a wide audience the heroic rebellion of Bonhoeffer, a highly regarded Lutheran minister who could have kept his peace and saved his life on several occasions but instead paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.

Who’s in it. Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace stars Ulrich Tukur as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Johanna Klante as Maria von Wedemeyer, Tatjana Blacher as Christel von Dohnanyi and Ulrich Noethen as Hans von Dohnanyi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.