David (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1979, David is a drama film directed by Peter Lilienthal, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.
Who’s in it. David stars Mario Fischel as David Singer, Walter Taub as Rabbi Singer, Irena Vrkljan as Frau Singer and Eva Mattes as Toni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, David has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David page.
If you liked it. Fans of David tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for David change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is David worth watching?
- David holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David?
- David stars Mario Fischel, Walter Taub, Irena Vrkljan, Eva Mattes and Dominique Horwitz.
- When was David released?
- David was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.