Lotte in Weimar (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1975, Lotte in Weimar is a drama film directed by Egon Günther, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was the author of Werther, the romantic novel that was transformed into a play during Goethe's lifetime and which initiated the whole German romantic movement. The book's story tells of young love and suicide. In this East German film, based on a book by Thomas Mann, Lotte (Lilli Palmer) was the woman who served as the model for the heroine in the novel Werther. She comes to Goethe's hometown for a visit, and her experiences there eerily re-create episodes from the book. Goethe comes across as a pompous old bore, and his friends as pandering sycophants, in this very proper communist party-sponsored, anti-heroic movie.
Who’s in it. Lotte in Weimar stars Lilli Palmer as Lotte, Martin Hellberg as Goethe, Rolf Ludwig as Kellner Mager and Hilmar Baumann as August Goethe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Lotte in Weimar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lotte in Weimar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lotte in Weimar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lotte in Weimar (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lotte in Weimar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lotte in Weimar worth watching?
- Lotte in Weimar holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lotte in Weimar?
- Lotte in Weimar stars Lilli Palmer, Martin Hellberg, Rolf Ludwig, Hilmar Baumann and Jutta Hoffmann.
- When was Lotte in Weimar released?
- Lotte in Weimar was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.