Black Book (2006)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,230 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 2006-09-14
Runtime: 145 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Israel, 1956: Jewish teacher Rachel Stein rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz. It brings back memories of her experiences in the Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. In September 1944, Rachel's hiding place is bombed by Allied troops; she makes contact with a resistance member and joins a group of Jews to be smuggled across the Biesbosch to the freed South Netherlands. Only Rachel escapes a massacre by patrol Germans, and is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers, whose son is captured trying to smuggle weapons. Kuipers asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmführer Ludwig Müntze, a mission that she will soon learn that the boat attack wasn't a coincidence.
Black Book parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Black Book is an R-rated WWII thriller with wartime violence, sexual content, and betrayal.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts wartime massacres, executions, and resistance combat during Nazi occupation.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes a seduction mission and sexual content as part of its espionage plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Carice van Houten as Rachel Stein / Ellis de Vries
- Sebastian Koch as Ludwig Müntze
- Thom Hoffman as Hans Akkermans
- Halina Reijn as Ronnie
- Waldemar Kobus as Günther Franken
- Matthias Schoenaerts as Joop
- Theo Maassen as Prison Guard with Baret
- Derek de Lint as Gerben Kuipers
- Christian Berkel as General Käutner
- Dolf de Vries as Notary Wim Smaal
Black Book FAQ
Is Black Book good?
Black Book has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,230 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Black Book?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Black Book OK for kids?
Black Book is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Black Book is an R-rated WWII thriller with wartime violence, sexual content, and betrayal.
What movies are like Black Book?
If you liked Black Book, try Inglourious Basterds, The Forgotten Battle, Conspiracy and Fury.