M/S Gustloff (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, M/S Gustloff is a drama, war and history film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, running about 184 minutes. “Ship of No Return” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joseph Vilsmaier Two-part TV movie focuses on the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger ship, at the end of World War II. On 30 January 1945, Captain Hellmuth Kehding was in charge of the ship, evacuating wounded soldiers and civilians trapped by the Red Army. Soon after leaving the harbor of Danzig, it was hit by three torpedoes from the Soviet submarine and sank in less than an hour.
Who’s in it. M/S Gustloff stars Kai Wiesinger as Hellmut Kehding, Valerie Niehaus as Erika Galetschky, Heiner Lauterbach as Harald Kehding and Dana Vávrová as Lilli Simoneit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, M/S Gustloff 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 M/S Gustloff page.
If you liked it. Fans of M/S Gustloff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch M/S Gustloff (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for M/S Gustloff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is M/S Gustloff worth watching?
- M/S Gustloff holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in M/S Gustloff?
- M/S Gustloff stars Kai Wiesinger, Valerie Niehaus, Heiner Lauterbach, Dana Vávrová and Detlev Buck.
- When was M/S Gustloff released?
- M/S Gustloff was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 184 minutes.