Alone in Berlin (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Alone in Berlin is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Vincent Perez, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Berlin in June of 1940. While Nazi propaganda celebrates the regime’s victory over France, a kitchen-cum-living room in Prenzlauer Berg is filled with grief. Anna and Otto Quangel’s son has been killed at the front. This working class couple had long believed in the ‘Führer’ and followed him willingly, but now they realise that his promises are nothing but lies and deceit. They begin writing postcards as a form of resistance and in a bid to raise awareness: Stop the war machine! Kill Hitler! Putting their lives at risk, they distribute these cards in the entrances of tenement buildings and in stairwells. But the SS and the Gestapo are soon onto them, and even their neighbours pose a threat.
Who’s in it. Alone in Berlin stars Emma Thompson as Anna Quangel, Brendan Gleeson as Otto Quangel, Daniel Brühl as Escherich and Mikael Persbrandt as Prall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Alone in Berlin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and 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 Alone in Berlin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alone in Berlin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alone in Berlin (2016)?
- In US, Alone in Berlin is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and 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 Alone in Berlin worth watching?
- Alone in Berlin holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alone in Berlin?
- Alone in Berlin stars Emma Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, Daniel Brühl, Mikael Persbrandt and Katharina Schüttler.
- When was Alone in Berlin released?
- Alone in Berlin was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.