The Reader (2008)
English and Greek romance film directed by Stephen Daldry
The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). The English film released in 2008. It is directed by Stephen Daldry and stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet and David Kross.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Stephen Daldry
- Cast
- Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Alexandra Maria Lara, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz, Karoline Herfurth, Sylvester Groth, Susanne Lothar, Linda Bassett, Jeanette Hain, Hannah Herzsprung
- Cinematography
- Roger Deakins, Chris Menges
- Editing
- Claire Simpson
- Music
- Nico Muhly
- Written by
- David Hare
- Produced by
- Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Donna Gigliotti, Redmond Morris, 4th Baron Killanin
- Production
- Babelsberg Film GmbH, The Weinstein Company
- Distribution
- The Weinstein Company, Budapest Film
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress; Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress; London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year; Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress; San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress; Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress and 6 more
- Based on
- The Reader
- Set in
- Italy
- Filmed in
- Berlin, Germany, Cologne
- Country
- Germany, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2008
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Reader?
The Reader has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.
When did The Reader release?
The Reader released in 2008.
Who directed The Reader?
The Reader is directed by Stephen Daldry.
Who is in the cast of The Reader?
The cast of The Reader includes Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Alexandra Maria Lara, Lena Olin and Bruno Ganz.
Is The Reader based on a true story or a book?
The Reader is based on The Reader.
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