Movie Main
Theatrical Release Date:
12/10/2008
DVD Release Date:
04/14/2009
Run Time:
123min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Weinstein Company
MPAA Rating:
R for some scenes of sexuality and nudity.
Genre(s):
Drama,Romance
Plot: Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes star in The Hours director Stephen Daldry's haunting period drama concerning the relationship between a 15-year-old German boy and a mysterious woman twice his age, and the way that it grows doubly complex when the man ... Read More
Latest on The Reader
Most movie critics make it an annual tradition to rank their top 10 films of the year. We think that's way too limiting -- what with instantly classic superhero flicks ('The Dark Knight,' 'Iron Man'), top-notch comedies ('Tropic Thunder,' 'Role Models'),...
The 'Twilight' series continues its quest for a 'Breaking Dawn' director -- and it's eyeing the art house crowd. The Los Angeles Times brings word that Stephen Daldry ('The Reader') is now a candidate to direct the fourth and final installment in the...
It's a slow, post-Easter release week...The ReaderOlder woman meets much younger man. They have an affair, years go by, and then they meet again when she's brought to court with Nazi war crime charges. The film earned Kate Winslet an Academy Award for her...
New Line insists on 'reimagining,' but from reading the reviews I take it nobody's buying.Anyway. Friday the 13th set a horror remake opening weekend record, grossing $40.7 million over the three days and $45.2 including President's Day Monday. That beats...
Which year-end lists are really worth caring about? What films got a boost from the Broadcast Film Critics and Golden Globe nominations, like Happy-Go-Lucky, and which ones got lost in the shuffle? What's Iron Man doing on the AFI Top Ten Films List,...
Your Reviews
At first, this film didn't appeal to me very much due to the content of the pedophile sex and whatnot. But as a moviegoer and an actor, I've always been taught to look beyond the surface of the film a... nd see what is really being brought out. What grew on me was that the movie was more about the pain the kid grew with as a consequence of his affair with the Nazi woman. It carried with him and affected him through time and his life. I kinda relate in that regard, don't we all? The things we suffer through grow and grow and weaken us as we age. Especially when they catch us when we are so young and vulnerable. I'ts a life story. One that has a good lesson which I found valuable. Full Review
How can so many people like a movie about a pedophile Nazi? The first half hour or so of child sex was not "romantic", it was disgusting. If the whole pedophile beginning wasn't bad enough... they try to make you feel bad for a Nazi, who was responsible for killing hundreds of Jews, just because she is illiterate and doesn't own up to it. I guess I'm just different then most people, I'm not into illiterate Nazi pedophile movies. Here's an observation; Hitler killed himself, killed Jews, and tried to have sex with his under age niece should we make a movie about him and give it awards? Full Review
@perrydcox: Because everyone knows that nobody had any sex during WW2. To claim otherwise is offensive. Get thee back to your musty cloister.
I think every holocaust survivor should be insulted by the pornographic angle depicted about this already dreadful period of history. What a mess. They should've titled it, "The Breeder" or "Whoreocau... st Survivor". She murdered victims during her tenure with the Nazi's and then murded the emotional life of the young man after that. Hangin herself was the only thing she did right! Full Review
Amanda Seyfried Naked: 'Lovelace' Nude Scenes Planned for Star
Jean Dujardin's Robert De Niro Impression: 'Artist' Star Shows Off in Front of Legend at Awards Dinner
'Bridesmaids' Sequel: Waiting for Kristen Wiig?
Israel Baker Dead: Violinist for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' Score Dies at 92 (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Miley Cyrus Wears Racy Garter Tights
PHOTOS: Anti-Gay Protesters Getting Pwned
The Best And Worst Burgers
Powell 911 Call Released: Cops Declare Investigation Of Missing Mom A Murder Case
Woolly Mammoth Allegedly Caught On Video In Siberia
PHOTOS: Massive Whale Shark Reeled Into Harbor
WATCH: This Is Your Body On Ramen
WATCH: Rose McGowan, Christie Brinkley & Minka Kelly Stumble On Runway
Steve Jobs FBI File Reveals Bomb Threat, 'Tendency To Distort Reality' And More
WATCH: JFK Intern Discusses Sordid Details Of Affair
10 States Receive Waivers From No Child Left Behind Law
Third Photo Rejected By Yearbook, Editors Choose For Her
WATCH: 7-Year-Old Girl Kicks And Screams Out Kidnapping At Walmart
U.S. Marines Posing With Symbol Resembling Nazi Logo 'Not Acceptable'
Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, Embarrassing Romney
Valentine's Day: Celebs Show Us How To Wear Lingerie (PHOTOS)
The Oldest Found Work Of Art Ever!
Women Of A Certain Age With Hair Of A Certain Length
THE HUNGER BLOGS: A Secret World of Teenage 'Thinspiration'
Which Colleges Have The Best Quality Of Life?
Post 50 Celebrity Dream Homes on the Market (PHOTOS)
Is This The Legendary Worm Monster Of Iceland?
Werewolf Sisters Are Coated In Hair (PICTURES)
Melissa Rivers' Boyfriend Brings Up Her Dad's Suicide In Argument On 'Joan & Melissa'
LIFE BEHIND BARS: 'Thrill Killer' Teen Sentenced For Girl's Murder
Is Social Media Causing The Mystery Illness?
WATCH: Judge Sentences Husband To Date With Wife After Domestic Dispute
CNN Suspends Roland Martin For Controversial Tweets
WATCH: Supercontinent 'Smashup' Video Shows Earth's Fate
.id(10).key("ao1qY7AaoRF6Lm9q").title("Get Moviefone for iPhone").message("Moviefone for iPhone").overlay("#CC0000").linkColor("#CC0000").border("5px solid #CC0000").iconUrl("http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.moviefone.com/media/s2c-app-moviefone.gif").linkUrl("http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moviefone-movies-theaters/id307840047?mt=8").emailHint().department("S2CW: www.moviefone.com: Moviefone for iPhone").sendColorDark("#660000").sendColorLight("#CC0000").disclaimer("Message and data rates may apply. By clicking Send, you represent that you are the account holder for the number you provided (or have the account holder`s permission to receive a text message) and agree that the AOL Terms and Privacy Policy apply. Send <b>HELP</b> to 73456 or click Help below for more info. To stop messages to your phone anytime, send <b>STOP</b> to 73456").helpUrl("http://www.moviefone.com/mobile-apps").show();){kind=link}
.key("ao1qY7AaoRF6Lm9q").title("Get Moviefone for Android").message("Moviefone for Android").overlay("#CC0000").linkColor("#CC0000").border("5px solid #CC0000").iconUrl("http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.moviefone.com/media/s2c-app-moviefone.gif").linkUrl("http://market.android.com/details?id=com.aol.mobile.moviefone").emailHint().department("S2CW: www.moviefone.com: Moviefone for Android").sendColorDark("#660000").sendColorLight("#CC0000").disclaimer("Message and data rates may apply. By clicking Send, you represent that you are the account holder for the number you provided (or have the account holder`s permission to receive a text message) and agree that the AOL Terms and Privacy Policy apply. Send <b>HELP</b> to 73456 or click Help below for more info. To stop messages to your phone anytime, send <b>STOP</b> to 73456").helpUrl("http://www.moviefone.com/mobile-apps").show();){kind=link}
.id(10).key("ao1qY7AaoRF6Lm9q").title("Get Moviefone for BlackBerry").message("Moviefone for BlackBerry").overlay("#CC0000").linkColor("#CC0000").border("5px solid #CC0000").iconUrl("http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.moviefone.com/media/s2c-app-moviefone.gif").linkUrl("http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/6986").emailHint().department("S2CW: www.moviefone.com: Moviefone for BlackBerry").sendColorDark("#660000").sendColorLight("#CC0000").disclaimer("Message and data rates may apply. By clicking Send, you represent that you are the account holder for the number you provided (or have the account holder`s permission to receive a text message) and agree that the AOL Terms and Privacy Policy apply. Send <b>HELP</b> to 73456 or click Help below for more info. To stop messages to your phone anytime, send <b>STOP</b> to 73456").helpUrl("http://www.moviefone.com/mobile-apps").show();){kind=link}