Autumn Milk (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9.3
Released in 1989, Autumn Milk is a drama film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. With the death of her mother, eight-year-old Anna ends her childhood: From now on, she has to look after the nine-member family. Deprivation-rich years, which also find no end when Anna marries: Her husband Albert must be a soldier in the Second World War, and the pregnant Anna has to work hard in the farm and care sick relatives. Lonely and exposed to the harassment of the tyrannical mother-in-law, she waits for Albert, with no certainty that he will ever return.
Who’s in it. Autumn Milk stars Dana Vávrová as Anna Wimschneider, Werner Stocker as Albert Wimschneider, Claude-Oliver Rudolph as Kreisleiter and Eva Mattes as Fotografin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.3/10, Autumn Milk 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 Autumn Milk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Autumn Milk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Autumn Milk (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Autumn Milk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Autumn Milk worth watching?
- Autumn Milk holds an audience score of 9.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Autumn Milk?
- Autumn Milk stars Dana Vávrová, Werner Stocker, Claude-Oliver Rudolph, Eva Mattes and Ilona Mayer.
- When was Autumn Milk released?
- Autumn Milk was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.