Fatherland

Directed by Christopher Menaul

1994 1h 46mDrama, Thriller,

6.450%52%6.2

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In April 1964, twenty years after the Nazis won World War II, S.S. officer Xavier March uncovers a plot to eliminate the attendees of the Wannsee Conference so that Germany can establish better relations with the United States.

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Cast of Fatherland

Rutger HauerSS-Sturmbannführer Xavier March
Miranda RichardsonCharlie Maguire
Peter VaughanSS-Oberstgruppenführer Artur Nebe
Michael KitchenSS-Untersturmführer Max Jäger
Jean MarshAnna von Hagen
John ShrapnelGeneral Globus
John WoodvineLuther
Bob MasonCoroner Eisler
Clive RussellKrebs
Neil DudgeonSex Crimes Cop
Rupert Penry-JonesJost
David RyallAdministrator Kruger
Charles De'AthFake Porter
Stuart BunceBlind Soldier
Garrick HagonElliot
Milan ŠimáčekSS Man at Press Compound
Marek VašutSS Cadet Instructor
Michael ShannonUS Ambassador
Jan VlasákFirst SS Man
Zdeňka SajfertováMax Jäger's Wife
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Fatherland Ratings & Reviews

flavo43November 24, 2025
Fatherland is a compelling entry in the alternate-history genre, one that challenges viewers to imagine what life might have been like had one of history’s darkest chapters taken an even darker turn. Adapting such material is always a risky gamble—what works well as a novel can become dangerous on screen if it appears to glorify or trivialize the horrors it draws from. Thankfully, the film handles this balance with care, using its premise not for spectacle but as the backdrop for a tense, engaging mystery. The story unfolds in a world shaped by oppression and controlled truth, where uncovering a single secret could unravel an entire regime. It’s unsettling, thought-provoking, and at times uncomfortably plausible. If you approach it with an open mind, you’ll find a narrative worth exploring, one that uses its “what if” scenario to examine power, denial, and moral courage. Fatherland succeeds as both an atmospheric thriller and a sobering reminder of how fragile truth can be.

Fatherland Trivia

Fatherland was released on November 26, 1994.

Fatherland was directed by Christopher Menaul.

Fatherland has a runtime of 1h 46m.

Fatherland was produced by Ilene Kahn Power, Frederick Muller.

The key characters in Fatherland are SS-Sturmbannführer Xavier March (Rutger Hauer), Charlie Maguire (Miranda Richardson), SS-Oberstgruppenführer Artur Nebe (Peter Vaughan).

Fatherland is a Drama, Thriller, Action film.

Fatherland has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10.

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