The Keeper (2018)
Kernel Score: 84% · 236 ratings
Genres: Drama, War, History
Released: 2018-12-05
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch The Keeper
- Stream: Prime Video, Chai Flicks
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
The Keeper parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Keeper is a drama about a German former POW who becomes a beloved English football goalkeeper despite playing through a broken neck.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The film includes wartime and POW camp backdrop as well as a serious sports injury (a broken neck).
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Cast
- David Kross as Bert Trautmann
- Freya Mavor as Margaret
- John Henshaw as Jack Friar
- Gary Lewis as Jock Thompson
- Harry Melling as Sergeant Smythe
- Michael Socha as Bill Twist
- Julian Sands as Tilson, Man City President
- Dave Johns as Roberts
- Dervla Kirwan as Clarice Friar
- Barbara Young as Grandma Sarah
The Keeper FAQ
Is The Keeper good?
The Keeper has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 236 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Keeper?
In the US you can stream The Keeper on Prime Video and Chai Flicks, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home and YouTube Free and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is The Keeper OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Keeper is a drama about a German former POW who becomes a beloved English football goalkeeper despite playing through a broken neck.
What movies are like The Keeper?
If you liked The Keeper, try All Quiet on the Western Front, Saving Private Ryan, Pelé: Birth of a Legend and Rudo & Cursi.