Fatherland
(1994)
Overview
Fictional account of what might have happened if Hitler had won the war. It is now the 1960s and Germany's war crimes have so far been kept a secret. Hitler wants to talk peace with the US president. An American journalist and a German homicide cop stumble into a plot to destroy all evidence of the genocide.
Director
Christopher Menaul
Writers
Robert Harris, Stanley Weiser, Ron Hutchinson
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Rutger Hauer
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Niko
⭐ 7/10May 29, 2026
Fatherland is a alternate-history thriller with a decent cast and a premise that feels ahead of its time. The world-building is surprisingly meticulous with authentic German signage, propaganda styles, and impressive sets/effects that really sell the atmosphere. They went in-depth with all the named historic figures and the different branches of the Nazi-government infighting. This is clearly the major strength of this movie.
The story has a c…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
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