Herzsprung (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1992, Herzsprung is a drama film directed by Helke Misselwitz, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In the little town of Herzsprung - whose name harks back to an ancient legend of broken hearts - almost nothing has changed since German unification, except a rise in unemployment. Johanna, a young mother and widow, becomes one of the unemployed and lives on welfare. To make matters worse, she falls in love with a dark-skinned, roving adventurer and the whole village starts talking about it.
Who’s in it. Herzsprung stars Claudia Geisler-Bading as Johanna, Günter Lamprecht as Vater, Eva-Maria Hagen as Elsa and Ben Becker as Jan / Soljanka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Herzsprung has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Herzsprung page.
If you liked it. Fans of Herzsprung tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Herzsprung (1992)?
- In US, Herzsprung is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Herzsprung worth watching?
- Herzsprung holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Herzsprung?
- Herzsprung stars Claudia Geisler-Bading, Günter Lamprecht, Eva-Maria Hagen, Ben Becker and Hanns Zischler.
- When was Herzsprung released?
- Herzsprung was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.