Die vierte Gewalt (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2016, Die vierte Gewalt is a thriller and drama film directed by Brigitte Bertele, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Freelance journalist Jan Schulte hopes for a job at the online portal of Berlin newspaper “Die Republik” when he discovers a potential scandal. Federal minister of health Elisabeth Stade apparently helped her brother’s search for a heart transplant by moving him up the waiting list illegally. But then Schulte’s colleague Britta claims the compromising material is a fake. Editor-in-chief Weishaupt and publisher Winter refuse to run the article. As Jan keeps on digging into the scandal, investigating state secretary Katharina Pflüger and political advisor Frank Gruber, his evidence is suddenly stolen from the newspaper office, and soon a competing tabloid breaks the story...
Who’s in it. Die vierte Gewalt stars Franziska Weisz as Dr. Katharina Pflüger, Benno Fürmann as Jan Schulte, Jördis Triebel as Britta and Devid Striesow as Frank Gruber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Die vierte Gewalt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die vierte Gewalt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die vierte Gewalt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die vierte Gewalt (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die vierte Gewalt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die vierte Gewalt worth watching?
- Die vierte Gewalt holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die vierte Gewalt?
- Die vierte Gewalt stars Franziska Weisz, Benno Fürmann, Jördis Triebel, Devid Striesow and Ulrich Matthes.
- When was Die vierte Gewalt released?
- Die vierte Gewalt was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.