---
title: "Mr. Kaplan"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-kaplan-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 284050
imdb_id: "tt2642524"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mr. Kaplan (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-kaplan-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mr. Kaplan is a 2014 Uruguayan comedy-drama film directed by Álvaro Brechner that runs for 1 hour and 38 minutes. The film follows Jacob Kaplan, a 76-year-old Jewish man who fled Europe for South America because of World War II, as he leads an ordinary life in Uruguay until he spots an opportunity to achieve greatness by capturing a quiet, elderly German he suspects is a runaway Nazi.Culturally significant as the Uruguayan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, the film delivers a character-driven blend of drama and comedy centered on an aging protagonist in search of late-life adventure.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grumpy 76-year-old man in Uruguay sets out to capture a man he believes is a runaway Nazi."

### Why Watch
- It is a 2014 comedy-drama film directed by Álvaro Brechner.
- It was selected as the Uruguayan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.
- It stars Héctor Noguera, Néstor Guzzini, Rolf Becker, and Nidia Telles.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It was selected as the Uruguayan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards but was not nominated.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone blends comedy and drama across a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #uruguayan-cinema, #comedy-drama, #world-war-two-refugee, #elderly-protagonist, #nazi-hunter, #late-life-adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Álvaro Brechner
- **Networks / Studios**: ZDF/Arte, Razor Film Produktion, Baobab Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Héctor Noguera** as *Jacobo Kaplan*
- **Néstor Guzzini** as *Wilson Contreras*
- **Rolf Becker** as *Julius Reich, The German*
- **Nidia Telles** as *Rebeca Kaplan*
- **Nuria Fló** as *Lottie*
- **Leonor Svarcas** as *Estrella*
- **Gustavo Saffores** as *Isaac Kaplan*
- **Hugo Piccinini** as *Elias*
- **Cesar Jourdan** as *Carlos*
- **Jorge Bolani** as *Kilgman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Mr. Kaplan?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a critically recognized Uruguayan entry for the Academy Awards directed by Álvaro Brechner.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film directed by Álvaro Brechner, it is viewed as a single complete movie rather than episodic television.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Kaplan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284050)
- [Mr. Kaplan (2014) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2642524/fullcredits/)
- [Mr. Kaplan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Kaplan)
- [Mr. Kaplan (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284050-mr-kaplan/cast)

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