The Excluded (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, The Excluded is a drama film directed by Franz Novotny, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Die Ausgesperrten revolves around an unlikely group of 4 youths in Vienna who band together, each for different reasons, to mug people. Two are fraternal twins, the third a blue-collar worker, the fourth the privileged daughter of wealthy parents who "needs a little dirt in her life". The story provides penetrating insights into the Austria of the 50s, in which some enjoyed the benefits of the "Economic Miracle", while others were shut out. It repeatedly references Austria's Nazi past and the numerous ways in which it influences the present despite the conspiracy of silence which surrounds it.
Who’s in it. The Excluded stars Rudolf Wessely as Otto, Emmy Werner as Gretl, Paulus Manker as Peter and Ursula Knobloch as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Excluded has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Excluded page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Excluded tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Excluded (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Excluded change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Excluded worth watching?
- The Excluded holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Excluded?
- The Excluded stars Rudolf Wessely, Emmy Werner, Paulus Manker, Ursula Knobloch and Christine Kaufmann.
- When was The Excluded released?
- The Excluded was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.