Amen. (2002)
Kernel Score: 75% · 368 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2002-02-27
Runtime: 132 minutes
Where to watch Amen.
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Kurt Gerstein—a member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS—is appalled to discover that a poison gas he helped discover is being used to kill Jews. Driven by his conscience to alert the rest of the world, Gerstein teams up with a young Jesuit priest, Riccardo Fontana, but their protestations fall on deaf ears in the Vatican.
Amen. parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Amen. is a drama about a Nazi SS officer who discovers poison gas is being used in the Holocaust and tries to alert the Vatican.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Deals with the Holocaust and concentration camps, including the use of poison gas, though shown through moral drama rather than graphic depiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ulrich Tukur as Kurt Gerstein
- Mathieu Kassovitz as Riccardo Fontana
- Ulrich Mühe as The Doctor
- Michel Duchaussoy as Thr Cardinal
- Marcel Iureș as The Pope
- Ion Caramitru as Count Fontana
- Friedrich von Thun as Gerstein's Father
- Antje Schmidt as Mrs. Gerstein
- Günther Maria Halmer as Pastor Dibelius
- Hanns Zischler as Grawitz
Amen. FAQ
Is Amen. good?
Amen. has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 368 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Amen.?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Amen. OK for kids?
Amen. is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Amen. is a drama about a Nazi SS officer who discovers poison gas is being used in the Holocaust and tries to alert the Vatican.
What movies are like Amen.?
If you liked Amen., try The Two Popes, The Zone of Interest, The Innocents and Schindler's List.