Jan on the Barge (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1986, Jan on the Barge is a family film directed by Helmut Dziuba, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. 1934, Germany. Jan is a 13 year old boy, who is raised without a mother. His father, a communist, is accused of a political murder, and predicted to be shot by the police when he was on the run. Jan lives with his aunt and finds a friend, Max, who wants to help him to find out what really with his father happened. During a conspirative gathering Max is shot by SA (Nazi paramilitary) and Jan succeed to escape in a barge. Erika, the daughter of the captain of the barge, and a boatman hide him. They try to help Jan to escape from police and find his father, who really survived.
Who’s in it. Jan on the Barge stars Peter Sodann as Martin Liebig, Hermann Beyer as Professor, Evamaria Bath as Minna and Lotte Loebinger as Muttchen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Jan on the Barge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jan on the Barge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jan on the Barge tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jan on the Barge (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jan on the Barge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jan on the Barge worth watching?
- Jan on the Barge holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jan on the Barge?
- Jan on the Barge stars Peter Sodann, Hermann Beyer, Evamaria Bath, Lotte Loebinger and Peter Scholz.