Es werde Licht (1946): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1946 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1946, Es werde Licht is a krieg and dokumentarfilm film directed by John Huston, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
Who’s in it. Es werde Licht stars Walter Huston as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Es werde Licht has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Es werde Licht page.
If you liked it. Fans of Es werde Licht tend to enjoy Schindlers Liste, Die letzten Glühwürmchen, Der Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Es werde Licht (1946)?
- In USA, Es werde Licht is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Es werde Licht worth watching?
- Es werde Licht holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krieg and dokumentarfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Es werde Licht?
- Es werde Licht stars Walter Huston.
- When was Es werde Licht released?
- Es werde Licht was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.