The Poet (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2007, The Poet is a drama, war and romance film directed by Damian Lee, running about 96 minutes. “Together in Love. Separated by War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the dawn of World War 2, a Rabbi's daughter and a disenchanted German soldier fall in love and are separated by the war. They struggle on a perilous journey to find one another.
Who’s in it. The Poet stars Daryl Hannah as Marlene Konig, Kim Coates as General Koenig, Nina Dobrev as Rachel and Colm Feore as Colonel Hass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Poet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poet (2007)?
- In GB, The Poet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Poet worth watching?
- The Poet holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poet?
- The Poet stars Daryl Hannah, Kim Coates, Nina Dobrev, Colm Feore and Roy Scheider.
- When was The Poet released?
- The Poet was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.