Star-Crossed Lovers (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, Star-Crossed Lovers is a drama and history film directed by Frank Beyer, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Magdalena and Michael have loved each other since they were children. But when the Nazis come to power, Michael rebels against the regime and is sentenced to fifteen years in a concentration camp. Magdalena, meanwhile, goes underground with the help of a friend and later immigrates to the Soviet Union. Michael, who has joined the Red Army, discovers on the way to Moscow that Magdalena is staying there. But when his plane lands, she is already on her way back to Germany. Michael hopes that one day, he and Magdalena will be reunited.
Who’s in it. Star-Crossed Lovers stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Michael, Annekathrin Bürger as Magdalena, Fred Delmare as Soldat Albert and Natalja J. Iljina as Wera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Star-Crossed Lovers 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 Star-Crossed Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star-Crossed Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star-Crossed Lovers (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star-Crossed Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star-Crossed Lovers worth watching?
- Star-Crossed Lovers holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star-Crossed Lovers?
- Star-Crossed Lovers stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Annekathrin Bürger, Fred Delmare, Natalja J. Iljina and Gertraud Kreissig.
- When was Star-Crossed Lovers released?
- Star-Crossed Lovers was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.