The Reader is an upcoming American drama film based on the 1995 German novel The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. The film adaptation is written by David Hare and directed by Stephen Daldry. Actor Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet star in the lead roles. Production began in Germany in September 2007, and The Reader is scheduled to be released on December 12, 2008.

In April 1998, Miramax Films acquired the rights to the 1995 German novel The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. In August 2007, Stephen Daldry was signed to direct the film adaptation of The Reader, and actors Nicole Kidman and Ralph Fiennes were cast into the lead roles. Production of The Reader began the following September in Germany. Filming took place in the cities of Berlin and Goerlitz. Filming was finished in Cologne on July 14th. Filmmakers received US$718,752 from Germany's Federal Film Board. Overall, the studio has received US$4.1 million from Germany's regional and federal subsidiaries.

In January 2008, Nicole Kidman left the project, citing her recent pregnancy as the primary reason. She had not filmed any scenes for The Reader yet, so the studio was able to cast actress Kate Winslet into the lead role without affecting the production schedule.

Chris Menges replaced Roger Deakins as cinematographer.

Alberto Iglesias and Nico Muhly are considering to do the music score, however, the score concept is composing Ozren K. Glaser