Heimkehr (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1928 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1928, Heimkehr is a drama film directed by Joe May, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Following World War I, after a long imprisonment, two German prisoner-of-war soldiers escape from a Siberian lead-mine. Karl manages to reach Germany before Richard, and is sheltered by Anna, wife of Richard. While Richard is still on his homeward trek, Karl and Anna fall in love. And then Richard comes home.
Who’s in it. Heimkehr stars Lars Hanson as Richard, Dita Parlo as Anna, Gustav Fröhlich as Karl and Theodor Loos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Heimkehr has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heimkehr page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heimkehr tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Heimkehr (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heimkehr change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heimkehr worth watching?
- Heimkehr holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heimkehr?
- Heimkehr stars Lars Hanson, Dita Parlo, Gustav Fröhlich, Theodor Loos and Philipp Manning.
- When was Heimkehr released?
- Heimkehr was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.
