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Watch The Reader (2008) in English in United States

  • Movie
  • English audio (original)
  • United States
  • 2h 4m

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English audio in United States

The Reader was made in English, so this is the original audio — not a dub.

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Story

In 1950s Germany, a teenage boy becomes involved with an older woman who works as a tram conductor. Years later, as a law student, he encounters her again in a courtroom where she faces serious charges related to her wartime past. Caught between his personal history with her and the weight of her legal situation, he grapples with a secret that could alter the course of her trial.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch The Reader in English in United States?

Yes. In United States it is on Prime Video with English audio — The Reader was made in English, so that is the original audio wherever it streams.

Where exactly do I find the English audio?

Open the title on Prime Video and pick English in the audio menu, usually under the settings or subtitles icon while playing. If only one track is listed, it plays automatically.

Does it have subtitles in United States?

Yes — English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish subtitles are listed alongside the English audio.

Is The Reader available in English outside United States?

Yes, it is also listed with English audio in India, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Each country has its own platforms and prices — the links on this page go to those versions.

Is this the dubbed version or the original?

The Reader was made in English, so this is the original audio, not a dub.

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