Unterwerfung (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7.9

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Released in 2018, Unterwerfung is a drama and tv movie film directed by Titus Selge, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. François is a literary scholar and drinker. His relationships with women are limited to one year, his life is sufficiently happy. Until the day when charismatic Muslim politician Mohamed Ben Abbes becomes president in France, introduces patriarchy and polygamy and loses his job. In his growing loneliness, Rector Rediger's offer to resume his teaching at the Sorbonne reaches him on one condition: he must convert to Islam.

Who’s in it. Unterwerfung stars Alina Levshin as Myriam, Catrin Striebeck as Aurelie, Jean-Yves Berteloot as Steve and Edgar Selge as Edgar / François, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Unterwerfung has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unterwerfung page.

If you liked it. Fans of Unterwerfung tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Unterwerfung (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unterwerfung change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Unterwerfung worth watching?
Unterwerfung holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Unterwerfung?
Unterwerfung stars Alina Levshin, Catrin Striebeck, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Edgar Selge and Matthias Brandt.
When was Unterwerfung released?
Unterwerfung was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.