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The Reader (2008)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 89,724 users
Metascore:
58/100
Reviews: 319 user | 281 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. Director:Stephen Daldry |
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Frieder Venus | ... |
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Marie-Anne Fliegel | ... |
Hanna's Neighbour
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Hendrik Arnst | ... |
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Rainer Sellien | ... |
Teacher
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Torsten Michaelis | ... |
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Moritz Grove | ... | |
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Storyline
THE READER opens in post-war Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation... Written by The Weinstein Company
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some scenes of sexuality and nudity (Approved No. 44922) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Der Vorleser See more »Box Office
Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$168,051 (USA) (14 December 2008) (8 Screens)Gross:
$34,194,407 (USA) (13 May 2009)Company Credits
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Brigitte: You didn't wake me.
Michael Berg: You were sleeping.
Brigitte: You let me sleep because you can't bear to have breakfast with me.
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Written by Edwin Phillips, Kenneth Pickett
Performed by Creation
Courtesy of Polydor Records Ltd. (U.K.)
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises See more »
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Trivia
Producers Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella both died before the completion of the movie. As the film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, the Academy made an exception from their rules not to name more than three producers as nominees because of this rare circumstance. In the end the two producers Donna Gigliotti and Redmond Morris who took over duties were nominated as well as the posthumously honored Minghella and Pollack. See more »Goofs
Continuity: During the cycling holiday, when arriving at the church, Hanna gets off her bike on the right hand side of the bike and walks towards the church. When she parks the bike against the wall in the next shot she is standing on the left of the bike. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Brigitte: You didn't wake me.
Michael Berg: You were sleeping.
Brigitte: You let me sleep because you can't bear to have breakfast with me.
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There are no opening credits, other than the studio logo. See more »Soundtracks
"Making Time"Written by Edwin Phillips, Kenneth Pickett
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Courtesy of Polydor Records Ltd. (U.K.)
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