Ein Winternachtstraum (1995): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1995, Ein Winternachtstraum is a komödie film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 99 minutes. “The drama. The passion. The intrigue... And the rehearsals haven't even started.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Out of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta. As the cast he assembles are still available even at Christmas and are prepared to do it on a 'profit sharing' basis (that is, they may not get paid anything) he cannot expect - and does not get - the cream of the cream. But although they all bring their own problems and foibles along, something bigger starts to emerge in the perhaps aptly named village of Hope.

Who’s in it. Ein Winternachtstraum stars Michael Maloney as Joe, Richard Briers as Henry, Joan Collins as Margaretta and Nicholas Farrell as Tom Newman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ein Winternachtstraum has been warmly received by audiences.

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 Ein Winternachtstraum page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ein Winternachtstraum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.