Black Book (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2006, Black Book is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 145 minutes. “To fight the enemy, she must become one of them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
Who’s in it. Black Book stars Carice van Houten as Rachel Stein / Ellis de Vries, Sebastian Koch as Ludwig Müntze, Thom Hoffman as Hans Akkermans and Halina Reijn as Ronnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Black Book has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Book tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Book (2006)?
- In US, Black Book is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Book worth watching?
- Black Book holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Book?
- Black Book stars Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn and Waldemar Kobus.
- When was Black Book released?
- Black Book was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.