Canaris (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Canaris is a drama and war film directed by Alfred Weidenmann, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Admiral Canaris is chief of the intelligence service of Nazi Germany. His department is quite successful and Hitler grants him all the money he wants for new developments. Still he's a thorn in the side of the Nazi chiefs, since he's not as unscrupulous as they want him and is known to criticize their ideology.
Who’s in it. Canaris stars O.E. Hasse as Admiral Canaris, Barbara Rütting, Martin Held as Obergruppenführer Heydrich and Wolfgang Preiss as Oberst Holl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Canaris 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 Canaris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canaris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canaris (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canaris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canaris worth watching?
- Canaris holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canaris?
- Canaris stars O.E. Hasse, Barbara Rütting, Martin Held, Wolfgang Preiss and Adrian Hoven.
- When was Canaris released?
- Canaris was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.