Is The Good German scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Good German for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Good German in the US?

The Good German can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Good German?

The Good German runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is The Good German suitable for kids?

The Good German is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20061h 48mDrama / Mystery / Romance / Thriller / War

The Good German

Name: The Good German
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, War
Released: 2006-12-15
Duration: 108 min

If war is Hell, then what comes after?

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.

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The Good German at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Mystery · Romance · Thriller · War

TMDB files it under drama, mystery, romance, thriller, and war.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 365 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
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Questions about The Good German

Is The Good German scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Good German for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Good German in the US?: The Good German can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Good German?: The Good German runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is The Good German suitable for kids?: The Good German is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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