Never Look Away (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2018, Never Look Away is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, running about 189 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Kurt, a young art student who falls in love with fellow student, Ellie. Ellie’s father, Professor Seeband, a famous doctor, is dismayed at his daughter’s choice of boyfriend, and vows to destroy the relationship. What neither of them knows is that their lives are already connected through a terrible crime Seeband committed decades ago.
Who’s in it. Never Look Away stars Tom Schilling as Kurt Barnert, Sebastian Koch as Carl Seeband, Paula Beer as Ellie and Saskia Rosendahl as Elisabeth May, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Never Look Away has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Never Look Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Look Away tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Look Away (2018)?
- In US, Never Look Away is available to 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 Never Look Away worth watching?
- Never Look Away holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Never Look Away?
- Never Look Away stars Tom Schilling, Sebastian Koch, Paula Beer, Saskia Rosendahl and Oliver Masucci.
- When was Never Look Away released?
- Never Look Away was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.