The Reader_
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
Starring
Miou-Miou, Patrick Chesnais, Pierre Dux
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Reader was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores differen...
The Reader is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (16)
Miou-Miou
Constance / Marie
Patrick Chesnais
le P.D.G.
Pierre Dux
le magistrat
Régis Royer
Eric
CR
Christian Ruché
Jean/Philippe
Brigitte Catillon
la mère d'Éric
Marianne Denicourt
Bella B.
CF
Charlotte Farran
Coralie
Clotilde de Bayser
la mère de Coralie
Jean-Luc Boutté
l'Inspecteur de police
Simon Eine
le Professeur d'hôpital
Maria de Medeiros
l'infirmière muette
André Wilms
l'homme de la Rue Saint-Landry
María Casares
la veuve de Général
Bérangère Bonvoisin
La mère de Joël
Sylvie Laporte
l’amie de la lectrice
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Reader about?
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
How long is The Reader?
The Reader has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Reader?
The cast of The Reader includes Miou-Miou, Patrick Chesnais, Pierre Dux, Régis Royer, Christian Ruché.
What is the rating of The Reader?
The Reader has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 39 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama