The Decent One (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, The Decent One is a war and documentary film directed by Vanessa Lapa, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Through previously undiscovered private letters, photos and diaries that were found in the Himmler family house in 1945, the "The Decent One" exposes a unique and at times uncomfortable access to the life and mind of the merciless "Architect of the Final Solution" Heinrich Himmler.
Who’s in it. The Decent One stars Heinrich Himmler, Tobias Moretti as Heinrich Himmler (voice), Sophie Rois as Marga Himmler (voice) and Lotte Ledl as Hedwig Potthast (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Decent One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Decent One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Decent One tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Decent One (2014)?
- In AU, The Decent One is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Decent One worth watching?
- The Decent One holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Decent One?
- The Decent One stars Heinrich Himmler, Tobias Moretti, Sophie Rois, Lotte Ledl and Gudrun Himmler.
- When was The Decent One released?
- The Decent One was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.