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"When your life is a lie who can you trust?"
After being abandoned by their Nazi parents at the end of World War II, five German siblings embark on a harrowing journey across their war-torn country. Led by the eldest, 14 year-old Lore, the children are forced to confront their parents’ actions and the reality of a new world.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Lore earned $970K against a $4.0M budget.
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Year context
Lore was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Saskia Rosendahl
Lore
Kai-Peter Malina
Thomas
Nele Trebs
Liesel
Ursina Lardi
Mom
Hans-Jochen Wagner
Dad
Mika Seidel
Jürgen
AF
André Frid
Günter
Eva-Maria Hagen
Grandma
MV
Mike Veidner
Young German Soldier
NH
Nick Holaschke
Baby Peter
Sven Pippig
Farmer
Philip Wiegratz
Helmut
Katrin Pollitt
Farmer's Wife
Hendrik Arnst
Ox Cart Man
Claudia Geisler-Bading
Ox Cart Woman
Friederike Frerichs
Widow
Fabian Stumm
US Soldier Truck
JP
Jan Peter Heyne
Boatman
JD
Jochen Döring
US Soldier Checkpoint
Antonia Holfelder
Maid
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.0M
Budget
$970K
Revenue
-76%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
Edge City Films
Porchlight Films
Rohfilm
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
German
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (306 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$4,000,000
Box Office
$970,000
Profit
$-3,030,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lore about?
After being abandoned by their Nazi parents at the end of World War II, five German siblings embark on a harrowing journey across their war-torn country. Led by the eldest, 14 year-old Lore, the children are forced to confront their parents’ actions and the reality of a new world.
How long is Lore?
Lore has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed Lore?
Lore was directed by Cate Shortland.
Who stars in Lore?
The cast of Lore includes Saskia Rosendahl, Kai-Peter Malina, Nele Trebs, Ursina Lardi, Hans-Jochen Wagner.
How much did Lore make at the box office?
Lore earned $970,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,000,000.
What is the rating of Lore?
Lore has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 306 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
War
Thriller
KEYWORDS (12)
sibling relationship
nazi
germany
world war ii
post world war ii
woman director
nazism
1940s
mother daughter relationship
children in wartime
nazi war criminal
german family