The Counterfeiters (2007)
German · Drama / War · 98 min · 12
★ 7.4 Solid 720 ratings
Released 22 Mar 2007
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Critics are warmer than audiences.
Audience★ 7.4 from 720 ratings on TMDB
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The Counterfeiters is streaming in Germany on JustWatch TV Plus.
What the audience says
The Counterfeiters holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 720 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 98 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Germany you can stream it on JustWatch TV Plus.
Should you spend 98 minutes on it?
98 minutes of German drama with a war streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 720 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 38m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / War |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Cast
Karl Markovics
Sorowitsch
August Diehl
Burger
Devid Striesow
Herzog
Martin Brambach
Holst
August Zirner
Dr. Klinger
Veit Stübner
Atze
Where to watch in Germany
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Counterfeiters worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Critics are warmer than audiences. It rates 7.4/10 on audience ratings. 98 minutes of German drama with a war streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch The Counterfeiters?
You can stream The Counterfeiters in Germany on JustWatch TV Plus.
When is The Counterfeiters coming to streaming?
The Counterfeiters is already streaming in Germany on JustWatch TV Plus.
Is The Counterfeiters family friendly?
The Counterfeiters is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Counterfeiters in?
The Counterfeiters is a German film (Drama / War).
How long is The Counterfeiters?
The Counterfeiters runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Counterfeiters?
The Counterfeiters stars Karl Markovics, August Diehl, Devid Striesow and Martin Brambach, directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.
When did The Counterfeiters come out?
The Counterfeiters was released on 22 Mar 2007.
