The Good German (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, The Good German is a thriller, drama, war and mystery film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 108 minutes. “If war is Hell, then what comes after?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.
Who’s in it. The Good German stars George Clooney as Jake Geismar, Cate Blanchett as Lena Brandt, Tobey Maguire as Tully and Beau Bridges as Colonel Muller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Good German has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good German page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good German tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good German (2006)?
- In US, The Good German is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good German worth watching?
- The Good German holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good German?
- The Good German stars George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire, Beau Bridges and Tony Curran.