Jew Süss (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Jew Süss is a drama, romance and history film directed by Lothar Mendes, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss (Veidt) works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power himself with the help of an evil Duke.
Who’s in it. Jew Süss stars Conrad Veidt as Josef 'Jew Süss' Oppenheimer, Benita Hume as Marie Auguste, Frank Vosper as Duke Karl Alexander and Cedric Hardwicke as Rabbi Gabriel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jew Süss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jew Süss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jew Süss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jew Süss (1934)?
- In US, Jew Süss is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jew Süss worth watching?
- Jew Süss holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jew Süss?
- Jew Süss stars Conrad Veidt, Benita Hume, Frank Vosper, Cedric Hardwicke and Gerald du Maurier.
- When was Jew Süss released?
- Jew Süss was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.