The Prodigal Son (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1934, The Prodigal Son is a drama film directed by Luis Trenker, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal Son stars Luis Trenker as Tonio Feuersinger, Maria Andergast as Barbl Gudauner, Bertl Schultes as Barbls Vater and Marian Marsh as Lilian Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Prodigal Son 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 The Prodigal Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal Son (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prodigal Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
- The Prodigal Son holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
- The Prodigal Son stars Luis Trenker, Maria Andergast, Bertl Schultes, Marian Marsh and F. W. Schröder-Schrom.
- When was The Prodigal Son released?
- The Prodigal Son was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.