Die schrecklichen Eltern (1948): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, Die schrecklichen Eltern is a drama film directed by Jean Cocteau, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.
Who’s in it. Die schrecklichen Eltern stars Jean Marais as Michel, Josette Day as Madeleine, Yvonne de Bray as Yvonne dite 'Sophie' and Marcel André as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Die schrecklichen Eltern has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die schrecklichen Eltern page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die schrecklichen Eltern tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die schrecklichen Eltern (1948)?
- In USA, Die schrecklichen Eltern is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Die schrecklichen Eltern worth watching?
- Die schrecklichen Eltern 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 Die schrecklichen Eltern?
- Die schrecklichen Eltern stars Jean Marais, Josette Day, Yvonne de Bray, Marcel André and Gabrielle Dorziat.
- When was Die schrecklichen Eltern released?
- Die schrecklichen Eltern was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.