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Amrum

2025 · 93 min · Director: Fatih Akin

Amrum (2025) is a war film, directed by Fatih Akin. It stars Jasper Billerbeck and Diane Kruger. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Amrum Is About

Spring 1945 on Amrum, in the North Sea. Nanning is twelve, hunting seals, fishing at night and working the fields to help keep the household fed, and what the film is actually about is that his mother Hille is a committed believer in the regime, so that when the radio announces Hitler's death the entire framework the boy was raised inside begins to come apart. Fatih Akın wrote it with Hark Bohm, out of Bohm's own childhood on the island; Bohm had given up on directing it himself because of his age. It premiered at Cannes in 2025.

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What is Amrum about?

Spring 1945 on Amrum, in the North Sea. Nanning is twelve, hunting seals, fishing at night and working the fields to help keep the household fed, and what the film is actually about is that his mother Hille is a committed believer in the regime, so that when the radio announces Hitler's death the entire framework the boy was raised inside begins to come apart.

Where can I watch Amrum?

Amrum is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Amrum?

Amrum runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Amrum come out?

Amrum was released in 2025.

Who directed Amrum?

Amrum was directed by Fatih Akin.

Who stars in Amrum?

Amrum stars Jasper Billerbeck, Diane Kruger, Kian Köppke, Laura Tonke.

What is Amrum's rating?

Amrum holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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