The Disappearance of Josef Mengele(2025)
La Disparition de Josef Mengele
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele Synopsis
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor at Auschwitz, escapes to South America to rebuild his life in hiding. Through the eyes of his son who finds him again, Mengele is confronted with a past he can no longer ignore. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay via Brazil, the man who became known as “The Angel of Death” will organize his methodical disappearance to avoid any form of trial.
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025) is a history and drama film directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, released on October 16, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars August Diehl, Max Bretschneider, David Ruland and Dana Herfurth. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirill Serebrennikov
- Writers:
- Kirill Serebrennikov, Olivier Guez
- Producers:
- Abigail Honor, Christopher Cooper, Yan Vizinberg
- Cinematographer:
- Vladislav Opelyants
- Composer:
- Ilya Demutsky
- Production:
- CG Cinéma, Lupa Film, ARTE France Cinéma, Hype Studios, Scala Films, Forma Pro Films, Cimarrón Cine, Piano, Gold Rush Pictures, Lorem Ipsum, Red Production Company
- Status:
- Released
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025) Trailer
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele Cast & Crew
Main cast
August Diehl
as Josef Mengele
Max Bretschneider
as Rolf Mengele
David Ruland
as Hans Sedlmeier
Dana Herfurth
as Irene Mengele
Burghart Klaußner
as Karl Mengele
Friederike Becht
as Martha Mengele
Carlos Kaspar
as Alexander Eckstein
Heinz K. Krattiger
as Jung
- Santino Lucci
Santino Lucci
as Jorge
- Ramiro Lucci
Ramiro Lucci
as Luis
- Rodrigo Costa Pereyra
Rodrigo Costa Pereyra
as Roberto Stammer
Johannes Hegemann
as Wolfgang Gerhard
Key crew
Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, written by Kirill Serebrennikov and Olivier Guez, produced by Abigail Honor, Christopher Cooper and Yan Vizinberg.
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Sky Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
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The main cast of The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025) includes August Diehl, Max Bretschneider, David Ruland, Dana Herfurth and Burghart Klaußner. The film was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Disappearance of Josef Mengele released?
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was released on October 16, 2025 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Disappearance of Josef Mengele worth watching?
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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