

Before the Fall (2004)
Napola - Elite für den Führer
Overview
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.
Where to watch Before the Fall
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Filmtastic | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve | — |
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What is Before the Fall about?
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education. Before the Fall is a Drama movie, released on 2004-07-04, runtime 117 minutes.
Is Before the Fall worth watching?
TMDB users rate Before the Fall 7.1 out of 10 from 385 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Before the Fall?
In Germany, Before the Fall streams on Filmtastic and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Dennis Gansel
Cast
- Max Riemelt as Friedrich Weimer
- Tom Schilling as Albrecht Stein
- Devid Striesow as Heinrich Vogler
- Joachim Bißmeier as Karl Klein
- Justus von Dohnányi as Heinrich Stein
- Michael Schenk as Josef Peiner
- Florian Stetter as Justus von Jaucher
- Alexander Held as Friedrich's Father
- Sissy Höfferer as Friedrich's Mother
- Jonas Jägermeyr as Christoph Schneider
- Leon A. Kersten as Tjaden
- Claudia Michelsen as Mrs. Stein
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