Das Wort (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1955 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1955, Das Wort is a drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 125 minutes. “A Legend for Today” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eine Bauernfamilie in Jütland ist gespalten durch Religion, Wahnsinn und Liebe: Einer der Söhne hält sich für Jesus Christus, ein Sohn wird durch die Lektüre Sören Kierkegaards wahnsinnig und ein weiterer Sohn darf seine große Liebe nicht heiraten.
Who’s in it. Das Wort stars Birgitte Federspiel as Inger Borgen (uncredited), Henrik Malberg as Morten Borgen (uncredited), Hanne Agesen as Karen (uncredited) and Emil Hass Christensen as Mikkel Borgen (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Das Wort has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Wort page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Wort tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Das Wort (1955)?
- In USA, Das Wort is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Das Wort worth watching?
- Das Wort holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Das Wort?
- Das Wort stars Birgitte Federspiel, Henrik Malberg, Hanne Agesen, Emil Hass Christensen and Emil Hass Christensen.
- When was Das Wort released?
- Das Wort was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.