Fatherland
In 1949, German writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika embark on a road trip across a Germany in ruins, from US-dominated Frankfurt to Soviet-controlled Weimar.
Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski · Drama · History · 82 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Paweł Pawlikowski
Studio
Our Films / Extreme Emotions
Release
2026-06-19
Runtime
82 min
Genres
Drama, History
Cast & Characters
Thomas Mann
Hanns Zischler
Klaus Mann
August Diehl
Betty Knox
Anna Madeley
Johannes R. Becher
Devid Striesow
Arthur Quint
David Menkin
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Critical Assessment
Fatherland holds 7.3/10 on TMDb (29 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of October 1, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (29 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fatherland good? What are critics saying?+
Fatherland holds 7.3/10 on TMDb (29 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Fatherland?+
Fatherland has a runtime of 82 min.
Who directed Fatherland?+
Fatherland was directed by Paweł Pawlikowski.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers are expressing a mix of excitement and skepticism about the movie "Fatherland" due to its historical content. Some, like Sandra Huler, see the film as a thrilling ride with standout visuals, while others, such as Thomas Mann, express concern over the film's accuracy and potential impact on sensitive topics. The tone is also marked by a sense of unease and alarm about the rise of far-right movements in Europe.
From the trailer's comments
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@josuecolina441 · 17 likesI LOVE YOU PAWEL PAWLIKOWSKI
@justaadark · 12 likesI really hope Łukasz Żal doesn’t get snubbed for Best Cinematography again like he did for The Zone of Interest and Hamnet. He’s already been nominated twice for his stunning black-and-white work on Ida and Cold War, so I think he definitely has a shot this time.
@su_y96 · 19 likesThomas Mann 🐐
@mateuslopes16 · 2 likesEven more relevant perhaps with the recent local victory of the AfD, and Musk spreading this worldwide.
@DansChan995 · 9 likeshoping this film Fatherland by Paweł Pawlikowski getting an Oscars 2027 Best Picture nominations 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
@AjayLopez25 · 1 likesLooks incredible. Can't wait.
@amanjaiswal9389 · 1 likesSaw this at Telluride last week. Fantastic
@Cadiaz1025 · 0 likes
