Different from the Others (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1919, Different from the Others is a drama film directed by Richard Oswald, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. Conrad Veidt plays a famous musician who is blackmailed for being gay. Eventually he stands trial and is convicted. At the end the film pleads for the abolition of §175 (the paragraph which punishes homosexuality).
Who’s in it. Different from the Others stars Conrad Veidt as Paul Körner, Anita Berber as Else Sivers, Magnus Hirschfeld as Doctor / Sexologist and Reinhold Schünzel as Franz Bollek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Different from the Others has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Different from the Others page.
If you liked it. Fans of Different from the Others tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Different from the Others (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Different from the Others change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Different from the Others worth watching?
- Different from the Others holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Different from the Others?
- Different from the Others stars Conrad Veidt, Anita Berber, Magnus Hirschfeld, Reinhold Schünzel and Fritz Schulz.
- When was Different from the Others released?
- Different from the Others was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.