The Harmonists (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, The Harmonists is a drama and music film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.
Who’s in it. The Harmonists stars Ben Becker as Robert Biberti, Heino Ferch as Roman Cycowski, Ulrich Noethen as Harry Frommermann and Heinrich Schafmeister as Erich A. Collin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Harmonists has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $244.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Harmonists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Harmonists tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harmonists (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Harmonists change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Harmonists worth watching?
- The Harmonists holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Harmonists?
- The Harmonists stars Ben Becker, Heino Ferch, Ulrich Noethen, Heinrich Schafmeister and Max Tidof.
- When was The Harmonists released?
- The Harmonists was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.