The Counterfeiters (2007)
Kernel Score: 85% · 674 ratings
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 2007-03-22
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch The Counterfeiters
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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 from 674 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Counterfeiters?
In the US you can 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, The Zookeeper's Wife and Conspiracy.