The Counterfeiters (2007)
Kernel Score: 85% · 674 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 2007-03-22
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch The Counterfeiters
- Free with ads: Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.
The Counterfeiters parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this WWII drama depicts a Jewish counterfeiter coerced into working within a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during the Holocaust, depicting the trauma and coercion of Nazi captivity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Cast
- Karl Markovics as Sorowitsch
- August Diehl as Burger
- Devid Striesow as Herzog
- Martin Brambach as Holst
- August Zirner as Dr. Klinger
- Veit Stübner as Atze
- Sebastian Urzendowsky as Kolya Karloff
- Andreas Schmidt as Zilinski
- Tilo Prückner as Dr. Viktor Hahn
- Lenn Kudrjawizki as Loszek
The Counterfeiters FAQ
Is The Counterfeiters good?
The Counterfeiters has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Counterfeiters?
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 The Counterfeiters OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this WWII drama depicts a Jewish counterfeiter coerced into working within a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust.
What movies are like The Counterfeiters?
If you liked The Counterfeiters, try Schindler's List, Persian Lessons, Conspiracy and The Pianist.