Thema: Der Mann (1942): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1942 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1942, Thema: Der Mann is a komödie and liebesfilm film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 101 minutes. “SHE turned a lamb into a lion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.
Who’s in it. Thema: Der Mann stars Henry Fonda as Tommy Turner, Olivia de Havilland as Ellen Turner, Joan Leslie as Patricia Stanley and Jack Carson as Joe Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Thema: Der Mann has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thema: Der Mann page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thema: Der Mann tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Thema: Der Mann (1942)?
- In USA, Thema: Der Mann is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thema: Der Mann worth watching?
- Thema: Der Mann holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thema: Der Mann?
- Thema: Der Mann stars Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Thema: Der Mann released?
- Thema: Der Mann was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.