The Shop (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, The Shop is a drama and history film directed by Jo Baier, running about 273 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about Matt family life in Germany between 20-ies and 40-ies. based on the novel by Erwin Strittmatter.
Who’s in it. The Shop stars Martin Benrath as Großvater, Dagmar Manzel as Mutter, Jörg Schüttauf as Vater and Johanna Wokalek as Schwägerin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Shop sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shop (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shop worth watching?
- The Shop holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shop?
- The Shop stars Martin Benrath, Dagmar Manzel, Jörg Schüttauf, Johanna Wokalek and Martina Gedeck.
- When was The Shop released?
- The Shop was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 273 minutes.