John Rabe
“History Needs Extraordinary Heroes”
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About
A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.
Cast
Ulrich Tukur
as John Rabe
Dagmar Manzel
as Dora Rabe
Steve Buscemi
as Dr. Robert Wilson
Daniel Brühl
as Dr. Rosen
Zhang Jingchu
as Langshu
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Prince Asaka Yasuhiko
Anne Consigny
as Valérie Duprès
Gottfried John
as Dr. Oskar Trautmann
Mathias Herrmann
as Werner Fließ
Tetta Sugimoto
as Nakajima Kesago
Akira Emoto
as Matsui Iwane
Arata Iura
as Major Ose
Shaun Lawton
as Rev. John Magee
Christian Rodska
as Dr. Lewis Smythe
Fang Yu
as Hsianglin Han
Christoph Hagen Dittmann
as Christian Kröger
Hans-Eckart Eckhardt
as Bernd Franz
Togo Igawa
as Fukuda Tokuyasu
Hans-Joachim Heist
as Hans Scheel
Lin Dongfu
as Chiang Kai-Shek
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About John Rabe
“History Needs Extraordinary Heroes”
A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38. Running 134 minutes.
John Rabe Cast and Characters
The cast features Ulrich Tukur (as John Rabe), Dagmar Manzel (as Dora Rabe), Steve Buscemi (as Dr. Robert Wilson), Daniel Brühl (as Dr. Rosen), and Zhang Jingchu (as Langshu). Their performances are a major reason John Rabe has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch John Rabe NowWhy People Are Watching John Rabe
John Rabe flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch John Rabe online for free?
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How long is John Rabe?
John Rabe runs for 134 minutes (about 2.2 hours).
Is John Rabe good? What's the rating?
John Rabe holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 127 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of John Rabe?
The main cast includes Ulrich Tukur, Dagmar Manzel, Steve Buscemi, and Daniel Brühl, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is John Rabe available in German?
Yes — John Rabe was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was John Rabe released?
John Rabe was released in 2009.
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Where can I watch John Rabe for free?
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What is John Rabe about?
John Rabe is a Drama/History film. A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.
When was John Rabe released?
John Rabe was released on April 2, 2009. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. The film was produced by EOS Entertainment.
Who stars in John Rabe?
John Rabe stars Ulrich Tukur, Dagmar Manzel, Steve Buscemi and Daniel Brühl. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is John Rabe available in HD?
Yes, John Rabe is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.