Official movie poster for Fatherland (1994), a drama thriller film

Fatherland(1994)

6.3(142)1h 46m1994-11-26
DramaThrillerActionTV MovieWar

Fatherland Synopsis

Fictional account of what might have happened if Hitler had won the war. It is now the 1960s and Germany's war crimes have so far been kept a secret. Hitler wants to talk peace with the US president. An American journalist and a German homicide cop stumble into a plot to destroy all evidence of the genocide.

Fatherland (1994) is a drama, thriller, action, tv movie and war film directed by Christopher Menaul, released on November 26, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Rutger Hauer, Miranda Richardson, Peter Vaughan and Michael Kitchen. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 142 ratings.

Director:
Christopher Menaul
Writers:
Robert Harris, Stanley Weiser, Ron Hutchinson
Producers:
Ilene Kahn Power, Frederick Muller
Cinematographer:
Peter Sova
Composer:
Gary Chang
Production:
HBO
Status:
Released

Fatherland (1994) Trailer

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Fatherland Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 142 ratings.

Niko

7/10

Fatherland is a alternate-history thriller with a decent cast and a premise that feels ahead of its time. The world-building is surprisingly meticulous with authentic German signage, propaganda styles, and impressive sets/effects that really sell the atmosphere. They went in-depth with all the named historic figures and the different branches of the Nazi-government infighting. This is clearly the major strength of…

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

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Fatherland – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Fatherland online?

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Fatherland (1994) is available to stream on Looke. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Fatherland?

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The main cast of Fatherland (1994) includes Rutger Hauer, Miranda Richardson, Peter Vaughan, Michael Kitchen and Jean Marsh. The film was directed by Christopher Menaul. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Fatherland released?

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Fatherland was released on November 26, 1994 and runs for 1h 46m.

Is Fatherland worth watching?

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Fatherland (1994) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Fatherland?

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Yes. The official Fatherland trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.