Uli the Tenant (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1955, Uli the Tenant is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Franz Schnyder, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Uli has been the tenant of the "Glunggen-farm" for two years. His wife Vreneli gave him two children and the couple is happy. But this year, the harvest looks bad and his landlord calls in the rent, as the old man urgently needs money to satisfy the demands of his son and stepson. Desperate to make ends meet, Uli fraudulently sells a cow knowing that she does not produce any milk. He is pursued in court but is acquitted. But then, the buyer curses him... and disaster promptly strikes.
Who’s in it. Uli the Tenant stars Liselotte Pulver as Vreneli, Hannes Schmidhauser as Uli, Emil Hegetschweiler as Joggeli, der Glunggenbauer and Leopold Biberti as Hagelhans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Uli the Tenant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uli the Tenant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uli the Tenant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uli the Tenant (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uli the Tenant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uli the Tenant worth watching?
- Uli the Tenant holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uli the Tenant?
- Uli the Tenant stars Liselotte Pulver, Hannes Schmidhauser, Emil Hegetschweiler, Leopold Biberti and Erwin Kohlund.
- When was Uli the Tenant released?
- Uli the Tenant was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.