Der starke Wille (1980): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, Der starke Wille is a fantasy and drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 103 minutes. “It's not supposed to happen. So be there when it does.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.
Who’s in it. Der starke Wille stars Ellen Burstyn as Edna, Sam Shepard as Cal, Richard Farnsworth as Esco and Roberts Blossom as John Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Der starke Wille has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
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 Der starke Wille page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der starke Wille tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der starke Wille (1980)?
- In USA, Der starke Wille 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 Der starke Wille worth watching?
- Der starke Wille holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der starke Wille?
- Der starke Wille stars Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom and Clifford David.
- When was Der starke Wille released?
- Der starke Wille was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.