The Reader
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.
2008 R 2h 4m
The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Reader |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Germany, United States of America |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, world war ii, women's prison, war crimes, trial, germany, love affair, cynical, teenage sexuality, female prisoner, reading aloud, law student |
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What is The Reader about?
The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
When was The Reader released?
The Reader was released on Dec 10, 2008 (status: Released).
Who directed The Reader?
Stephen Daldry directed The Reader.
What is the TMDB rating of The Reader?
The Reader has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 3,477 votes.