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The Reader (2008), directed by Stephen Daldry, is a drama film and is available to stream on 14 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 63% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,363 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 2008, it's a 2000s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, and David Kross. At 124 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Reader online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with Paramount Plus Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Forrest Gump and Metropolis, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Reader isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel.
- The Reader is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Reader isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel.
- Yes — The Reader is available to stream for free (with ads) on Plex Channel, and it's also included with fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel.
- The Reader runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Metacritic 58/100.
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