Never Look Away (2018)
Kernel Score: 87% · 744 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Released: 2018-10-03
Runtime: 188 minutes
Where to watch Never Look Away
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.
Never Look Away parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Never Look Away is an R-rated historical drama depicting life under the Nazi regime and East German communism, including art and adult relationships.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Historical WWII and Nazi-era setting implies violence and persecution themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — R rating and romance/art-world content suggest mature sexual content.
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
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Cast
- Tom Schilling as Kurt Barnert
- Sebastian Koch as Carl Seeband
- Paula Beer as Ellie
- Saskia Rosendahl as Elisabeth May
- Oliver Masucci as Antonius van Verten
- Cai Cohrs as Six-Year-Old Kurt Barnert
- Ina Weisse as Martha Seeband
- Evgeniy Sidikhin as Major Murawjow
- Mark Zak as Murawjow Interpreter
- Ulrike C. Tscharre as Miss Hellthaler
Never Look Away FAQ
Is Never Look Away good?
Never Look Away has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 744 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Never Look Away?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Never Look Away OK for kids?
Never Look Away is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Never Look Away is an R-rated historical drama depicting life under the Nazi regime and East German communism, including art and adult relationships.
What movies are like Never Look Away?
If you liked Never Look Away, try The Tin Drum, Kalashnikov AK-47, Conspiracy and Frantz.