The Reason Why (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Reason Why is a drama film directed by Harald Sicheritz, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Think of a really nice person, a friend of yours, someone who could never hurt a fly. Imagine finding out that he is supposed to have killed someone. You're told that he has shot a person in a bar, for no obvious reason. He has already confessed. He says the murder was planned. He expects a life sentence. He even longs for it. He wants to pay for his crime. The psychiatrist cannot see any mental illness. People around him don't think him to be evil. They like him. They want to help him and protect him from himself. And they all ask the same question: Why....?
Who’s in it. The Reason Why stars Wolf Bachofner as Dörfler, Wolfram Berger as Attorney Rehle, Eva Billisich as Maria Lentz and Nadeshda Brennicke as Delia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Reason Why has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reason Why page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reason Why tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reason Why (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Reason Why change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Reason Why worth watching?
- The Reason Why holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reason Why?
- The Reason Why stars Wolf Bachofner, Wolfram Berger, Eva Billisich, Nadeshda Brennicke and Stefanie Dvorak.
- When was The Reason Why released?
- The Reason Why was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.