Looking to watch The Reader? Stephen Daldry's 2009 Drama film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, Fawesome, Kanopy, Tubi TV, and The CW. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Reader starting from $12.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 75% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Amazon Prime Video
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Britbox Apple TV channel
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Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Howdy Amazon Channel
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Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels
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Hoopla
Watch free
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Fawesome
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Kanopy
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Tubi TV
Stream with ads
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The CW
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Prices last updated September 6, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Reader is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Yes, The Reader is available to watch for free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Kanopy, Tubi TV, The CW.
The most affordable option is to rent The Reader on Apple TV Store for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Reader digitally starting at $12.99 on Apple TV Store.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Jan 30, 2009
DVD
Apr 14, 2009
