Under the Pavement Lies the Strand (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1975, Under the Pavement Lies the Strand is a drama film directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. West Berlin, 1974. The revolution didn't happen like it was supposed. Grischa, a 30-year-old actress dissatisfied with standard left-wing politics, interviews working women to find out how they deal with being both mothers and members of society.
Who’s in it. Under the Pavement Lies the Strand stars Grischa Huber as Grischa, Heinrich Giskes as Heinrich, Ursula von Berg as Berlin woman and Gesine Strempel as Berlin woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Under the Pavement Lies the Strand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Pavement Lies the Strand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Pavement Lies the Strand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Pavement Lies the Strand (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Pavement Lies the Strand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Pavement Lies the Strand worth watching?
- Under the Pavement Lies the Strand holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Pavement Lies the Strand?
- Under the Pavement Lies the Strand stars Grischa Huber, Heinrich Giskes, Ursula von Berg, Gesine Strempel and Traute Klier-Siebert.
- When was Under the Pavement Lies the Strand released?
- Under the Pavement Lies the Strand was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.