Kindheit (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Kindheit is a drama and family film directed by Siegfried Kühn, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Alfons lives with his grandparents on a Silesian village farm at the end of WWII. He adores his grandmother, who runs everything after her husband dies. But everything changes after the appearance of a traveling showman in the xenophobic village.
Who’s in it. Kindheit stars Carmen-Maja Antoni as Großmutter, Marc Poser as Alfons, 9 Jahre, Fritz Marquardt as Nardini and Helmut Müller-Lankow as Großvater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kindheit 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 Kindheit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kindheit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kindheit (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kindheit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kindheit worth watching?
- Kindheit holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kindheit?
- Kindheit stars Carmen-Maja Antoni, Marc Poser, Fritz Marquardt, Helmut Müller-Lankow and Martina Eitner-Acheampong.
- When was Kindheit released?
- Kindheit was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.