The White Ribbon (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2009, The White Ribbon is a drama and mystery film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.
Who’s in it. The White Ribbon stars Christian Friedel as The School Teacher, Ernst Jacobi as The School Teacher as an Old Man (voice), Burghart Klaußner as The Pastor and Steffi Kühnert as The Pastor's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The White Ribbon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.7M 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 The White Ribbon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Ribbon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Ribbon (2009)?
- In US, The White Ribbon 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 The White Ribbon worth watching?
- The White Ribbon holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Ribbon?
- The White Ribbon stars Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Burghart Klaußner, Steffi Kühnert and Maria Dragus.
- When was The White Ribbon released?
- The White Ribbon was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.