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A tender coming-of-age tale about the loss of innocence in the waning days of WWII: it is the Spring of 1945 on the German island of Amrum, where 12-year-old Nanning spends his days working the farm and his nights fishing. Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic. When farmer Tessa (Diane Kruger) mentions to Nanning that the war will soon be over, the boy--too young to understand the political implications--is pleased to imagine that his Nazi officer father might soon be coming home. But word of Germany's imminent defeat sends his mother into decline, and as Nanning looks to his community for support, he learns that the true enemy is far closer than he imagined.
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All the more emotionally powerful because of its dramatic restraint, Amrum is a painterly coming-of-age picture that thoughtfully expands filmmaker Fatih Akin's career-spanning exploration of German identity.

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Justin Chang The New Yorker 2d
Billerbeck, a first-time actor and a superb discovery, is such an immediately likable screen presence that it’s only natural to wonder if you’re being worked over. Worry not. Nanning is an engaging lead, but he isn’t sentimentalized. Go to Full Review Peter Travers The Travers Take 6d
3.5/4
Can a brainwashed boy in Hitler Youth learn to stop worrying and love being a Nazi hater? Beautifully directed by Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin, this unexpectedly tender mesmerizer has answers you won’t see coming Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com 6d
2.5/4
It’s a film whose tranquility and humility sometimes work against it, even in those moments where it overcorrects with didacticism. Go to Full Review Padaí Ó Maolchalann In Review Online 9h
A coming-of-age story in quite a classical style [with] Bohm’s straightforward compassion softening Akin’s edge. Go to Full Review Daniel Pemberton Spectrum Culture 1d
A visually striking tale of a childhood spent during wartime and on the wrong side of history, hitting all the right emotional beats while still having something interesting to say. Go to Full Review Louis Roberts Loud and Clear Reviews 1d
3.5/5
The implied parallels between the laws of nature and human conflict, messy though they are, set a classical tone that is reflected in the film’s myth-like narrative structure. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff G 9h Wonderful coming of age story set right as Germany surrenders about a young boy whose mother is a supporter of Hitler up to the last while the neighbors express their relief that the war is finally ending. Similar to JoJo Rabbit with another fine performance by the child lead. See more William E D 4d A truly beautiful movie. See more Manan J @RT64452712 6h Quiet on the surface. Something heavier underneath. Amrum doesn’t try to grab you instantly—it settles in slowly, building its world with patience and control. It’s the kind of film that trusts silence more than dialogue, and for the most part, that choice works. There’s a clear sense of atmosphere throughout. The film feels grounded, almost meditative at times, letting moments unfold without rushing them. When it connects, it does so subtly rather than loudly. But that same restraint can feel limiting. At times, it holds back just enough to stop it from becoming truly impactful. Final Verdict: Calm, controlled, and quietly effective—just not unforgettable. Cinema wins. Mediocrity loses. See more Stephen C @bob25009 6d The worldwide gross is $8,818,962.00. See more Runa R @runa.r Apr 2 What a phenomenal film, with a phenomenal young actor, set in phenomenal landscapes. See more Hank D @RT46947209 Mar 29 This was a very mediocre story with a lot of not very convincing acting. I don’t understand it’s high rating at all. The lead character is a quite unbelievably noble and flawless boy that gets bullied by almost everyone else in the film. The acting and mise en scene is often so bad it made me laugh out loud in the theatre See more Read all reviews
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Fatih Akin

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Jasper Billerbeck

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Laura Tonke

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Lisa Hagmeister

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Kian Köppke

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Matthias Schweighöfer

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Synopsis A tender coming-of-age tale about the loss of innocence in the waning days of WWII: it is the Spring of 1945 on the German island of Amrum, where 12-year-old Nanning spends his days working the farm and his nights fishing. Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic. When farmer Tessa (Diane Kruger) mentions to Nanning that the war will soon be over, the boy--too young to understand the political implications--is pleased to imagine that his Nazi officer father might soon be coming home. But word of Germany's imminent defeat sends his mother into decline, and as Nanning looks to his community for support, he learns that the true enemy is far closer than he imagined.
Director
Fatih Akin
Screenwriter
Hark Bohm, Fatih Akin
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
Bombero International, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 2, 2026
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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