The Reader (2008): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Reader features Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz, Jeanette Hain. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2008-12-10. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (3,519 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover The Reader on Cinema Box

Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Reader, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.

Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Reader?

The Reader is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Reader?

The Reader runs about 124 minutes.

Who stars in The Reader?

Cast highlights include Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz, Jeanette Hain.

Does Cinema Box stream The Reader?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Reader?

Open the The Reader page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.