Der Ochse (1991): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Der Ochse is a drama film directed by Sven Nykvist, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox and feeds it to his wife and baby daughter. No-one suspects anything until the meat is finished and Helge tries to sell the hide at a local market. He is spotted by the local vicar and, wracked with guilt, confesses. The vicar assures him that if he gives himself up, he'll be treated leniently, but Helge's sentence is far harsher than anyone predicted...
Who’s in it. Der Ochse stars Stellan Skarsgård as Helge Roos, Ewa Fröling as Elfrida Roos, Max von Sydow as Vicar and Liv Ullmann as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Der Ochse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Ochse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Ochse tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Ochse (1991)?
- In USA, Der Ochse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Ochse worth watching?
- Der Ochse holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Ochse?
- Der Ochse stars Stellan Skarsgård, Ewa Fröling, Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson.
- When was Der Ochse released?
- Der Ochse was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.