The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
Kernel Score: 81% · 368 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1959-03-18
Runtime: 179 minutes
Where to watch The Diary of Anne Frank
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
The Diary of Anne Frank parents' guide: ages 9+
Parents need to know that this classic drama tells the true, tense story of a Jewish family hiding from the Nazis in a cramped attic.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Constant dread of discovery under Nazi occupation drives the tension, with the wartime horror kept largely off-screen.
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
- Millie Perkins as Anne Frank
- Joseph Schildkraut as Otto Frank
- Shelley Winters as Petronella Van Daan
- Richard Beymer as Peter Van Daan
- Gusti Huber as Edith Frank
- Lou Jacobi as Hans Van Daan
- Diane Baker as Margot Frank
- Douglas Spencer as Kraler
- Dodie Heath as Miep Gies
- Ed Wynn as Albert Dussell
The Diary of Anne Frank FAQ
Is The Diary of Anne Frank good?
The Diary of Anne Frank has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 368 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Diary of Anne Frank?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Diary of Anne Frank OK for kids?
The Diary of Anne Frank is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 9+. Parents need to know that this classic drama tells the true, tense story of a Jewish family hiding from the Nazis in a cramped attic.
What movies are like The Diary of Anne Frank?
If you liked The Diary of Anne Frank, try The Zone of Interest, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, White Bird and One Life.