John Rabe (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, John Rabe is a drama, war and history film directed by Florian Gallenberger, running about 134 minutes. “History Needs Extraordinary Heroes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.
Who’s in it. John Rabe stars Ulrich Tukur as John Rabe, Dagmar Manzel as Dora Rabe, Steve Buscemi as Dr. Robert Wilson and Daniel Brühl as Dr. Rosen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, John Rabe has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Rabe page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Rabe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Rabe (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for John Rabe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is John Rabe worth watching?
- John Rabe holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in John Rabe?
- John Rabe stars Ulrich Tukur, Dagmar Manzel, Steve Buscemi, Daniel Brühl and Zhang Jingchu.
- When was John Rabe released?
- John Rabe was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.