Cast: August Diehl

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring August Diehl. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Inglourious Basterds

2009 · Movie · 146 min. · United States

Direction Quentin Tarantino

Cast Brad Pitt · Christoph Waltz · Mélanie Laurent · Diane Kruger

Synopsis Inglourious Basterds (2009) unfolds during the tumultuous era of World War II, as a group of American soldiers, initially facing execution, are presented with an opportunity for redemption. The narrative commences in Nazi-occupied France, where Shoshanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) survives...

7.8

152K votes

7.8

152K votes

The Counterfeiters

2007 · Movie · 98 min. · Austria

Direction Stefan Ruzowitzky

Cast Karl Markovics · August Diehl · Devid Striesow · Martin Brambach

Synopsis The Counterfeiters (2007) is set in Berlin, 1936, where Salomon "Sally" Sorowitsch is renowned as the master of counterfeiting. His life is a thrilling game of deception, surrounded by criminals, gigolos, and women of easy virtue. Sorowitsch's gambling habits are...

7.2

24K votes

7.2

24K votes

Distant Lights

2003 · Movie · 105 min. · Germany

Direction Hans-Christian Schmid

Cast August Diehl · Herbert Knaup · Julia Krynke · Henry Hübchen

Synopsis Distant Lights (2003) explores the intricate web of lives along the border between Poland and Germany. The narrative weaves together the stories of various individuals, each grappling with their own struggles and aspirations. Some Russians attempt to illegally cross into...

7.0

133 votes

7.0

133 votes

Bauhaus: Die Neue Zeit (TV Series)

2019 · Series · 45 min. · Germany

Direction Lars Kraume

Cast August Diehl · Anna Maria Mühe · Trine Dyrholm · Valerie Pachner

Synopsis Bauhaus: Die Neue Zeit (TV Series) (2019) is set in the pivotal year of 1919, following the conclusion of the Great War. The narrative revolves around a dynamic group of young artists and revolutionaries who transition from a generation of...

7.0

303 votes

7.0

303 votes

A Hidden Life

2019 · Movie · 180 min. · United States

Direction Terrence Malick

Cast August Diehl · Matthias Schoenaerts · Valerie Pachner · Michael Nyqvist

Synopsis A Hidden Life (2019) follows the true story of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer who, driven by his unwavering faith and moral convictions, chooses to defy the Nazi regime during World War II. Jägerstätter's decision to refuse military service leads...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

Furia (TV Series)

2021 · Series · Norway

Direction Gjermund Eriksen · Magnus Martens · Lars Kraume

Cast Ine Marie Wilmann · Nina Kunzendorf · Pål Sverre Hagen · Preben Hodneland

Synopsis Furia (TV Series) (2021) follows the intertwined lives of Asgeir and Ragna as they become ensnared in a complex network of extremist right-wing organizations and their adherents. This entanglement propels them on an odyssey that begins in the picturesque fjords...

6.8

442 votes

6.8

442 votes

Sauerdogs (S)

2022 · Movie · 15 min. · Spain

Direction Guillermo de Oliveira

Cast August Diehl · Jonathan Mellor

Synopsis Sauerdogs (S) (2022) follows the harrowing journey of two unfortunate prospectors and their worn-out dog sled as they strive to return home amidst the harsh, icy winter. Their once-strong bond starts to fracture, adding an extra layer of challenge to...

6.5

97 votes

6.5

97 votes

Anonyma - A Woman in Berlin

2008 · Movie · 175 min. · Germany

Direction Max Färberböck

Cast Nina Hoss · Evgeniy Sidikhin · Irm Hermann · Rüdiger Vogler

Synopsis Anonyma - A Woman in Berlin (2008) is a poignant film adaptation of a diary penned by an anonymous woman during the tumultuous final months of World War II. Set in the ruins of Berlin as the Red Army advances,...

6.4

744 votes

6.4

744 votes

6.3

702 votes

The Young Karl Marx

2017 · Movie · 112 min. · France

Direction Raoul Peck

Cast August Diehl · Stefan Konarske · Vicky Krieps · Olivier Gourmet

Synopsis The Young Karl Marx (2017) follows the journey of a 26-year-old Karl Marx and his wife, Jenny, as they venture into exile. Set in 1844 Paris, Marx crosses paths with Friedrich Engels, the son of an industrialist who has delved...

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

Come What May

2015 · Movie · 114 min. · France

Direction Christian Carion

Cast August Diehl · Olivier Gourmet · Mathilde Seigner · Alice Isaaz

Synopsis Come What May (2015) delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the German invasion of France in the pivotal month of May 1940. The film offers a gripping narrative that explores the chaos, bravery, and resilience of those who lived through...

6.3

1K votes

6.3

1K votes

Allied

2016 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Brad Pitt · Marion Cotillard · Jared Harris · Daniel Betts

Synopsis Allied (2016) unfolds in the tumultuous year of 1942 during World War II. The narrative follows an Allied intelligence officer who, amidst the chaos of a perilous mission in North Africa, finds himself deeply in love with a French resistance...

6.2

15K votes

6.2

15K votes

If Not Us, Who

2011 · Movie · 124 min. · Germany

Direction Andres Veiel

Cast August Diehl · Lena Lauzemis · Susanne Lothar · Alexander Fehling

Synopsis If Not Us, Who (2011) unfolds in the early 1960s, as Bernward Vesper and his university companion, Gudrun Ensslin, ignite a fervent romance amidst the oppressive environment of provincial West Germany. Driven by their shared devotion to literature, Bernward and...

6.2

385 votes

6.2

385 votes

The Last Vermeer

2019 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Dan Friedkin

Cast Claes Bang · Guy Pearce · Vicky Krieps · August Diehl

Synopsis The Last Vermeer (2019) follows the journey of Joseph Piller (Claes Bang), a soldier in the aftermath of World War II, as he delves into the life of the celebrated Dutch artist Han van Meegeren (Guy Pearce). Han is under...

6.2

46 votes

6.2

46 votes

Munich: The Edge of War

2021 · Movie · 123 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Christian Schwochow

Cast George MacKay · Jannis Niewöhner · Jeremy Irons · Alex Jennings

Synopsis Munich: The Edge of War (2021) follows the journey of a British diplomat who ventures to Munich during the tense period leading up to World War II. His path crosses with that of a former Oxford classmate, who is now...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Kursk

2018 · Movie · 117 min. · Belgium

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Matthias Schoenaerts · Léa Seydoux · Colin Firth · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Kursk (2018) delves into the harrowing events of the 2000 K-141 Kursk submarine tragedy and the subsequent governmental oversight that ensued. While the crew members of the submarine struggle to stay alive, their loved ones on land fervently contend with...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

23

1998 · Movie · 99 min. · Germany

Direction Hans-Christian Schmid

Cast August Diehl · Fabián Busch · Dieter Landuris · Jan Gregor Kremp

Synopsis 23 (1998) follows the gripping tale of a group of young computer enthusiasts from Hannover, Germany, whose lives take a dramatic turn in the late 1980s. The story centers around Karl Koch, an orphan who uses his inheritance to purchase...

6.1

375 votes

6.1

375 votes

Mouth To Mouth

2005 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Alison Murray

Cast Elliot Page · Natasha Wightman · Eric Thal · August Diehl

Synopsis Mouth To Mouth (2005) follows the journey of Sherry, a young woman who finds herself on the streets of Europe after running away from home. She crosses paths with SPARK, a dynamic and unconventional street collective known as Street People...

6.0

329 votes

6.0

329 votes

Slumming

2006 · Movie · 100 min. · Austria

Direction Michael Glawogger

Cast Paulus Manker · August Diehl · Michael Ostrowski · Pia Hierzegger

Synopsis Slumming (2006) follows the story of two affluent young professionals who engage in a series of pranks and tricks on each other. Their playful rivalry takes a dark turn when one of their jokes goes horribly wrong, leading to unforeseen...

6.0

45 votes

6.0

45 votes

Perfume (TV Miniseries)

2018 · Series · 45 min. · Germany

Direction Philipp Kadelbach

Cast Friederike Becht · Juergen Mauer · Wotan Wilke Möhring · Natalia Belitski

Synopsis Perfume (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping adaptation of Patrick Süskind’s renowned novel, offering a modern twist on themes of scent, desire, and murder. The story unfolds as a group of six friends, united by their shared obsession with fragrances...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes