The Niklashausen Journey (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, The Niklashausen Journey is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket. The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.
Who’s in it. The Niklashausen Journey stars Michael König as Hans Boehm, Hanna Schygulla as Johanna, Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Schwarzer Mönch and Margit Carstensen as Margarete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Niklashausen Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Niklashausen Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Niklashausen Journey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Niklashausen Journey (1970)?
- In GB, The Niklashausen Journey is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Niklashausen Journey worth watching?
- The Niklashausen Journey holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Niklashausen Journey?
- The Niklashausen Journey stars Michael König, Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Margit Carstensen and Walter Sedlmayr.
- When was The Niklashausen Journey released?
- The Niklashausen Journey was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.