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The Good German

2006 · 108 min Drama Mystery Romance Thriller War
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, War
Director Steven Soderbergh
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (341 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Steven Soderbergh

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

George Clooney

George Clooney

Jake Geismar

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Lena Brandt

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

Tully

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Colonel Muller

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

Danny

Leland Orser

Leland Orser

Bernie Teitel

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Congressman Breimer

Robin Weigert

Robin Weigert

Hannelore

Ravil Isyanov

Ravil Isyanov

General Sikorsky

Christian Oliver

Christian Oliver

Emil Brandt

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