Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück (1962): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1962, Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück is a comedy and drama film directed by Martin Hellberg, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. This film takes place during the Seven Years' War. The Prussian Major von Tellheim has become engaged to the Saxon noblewoman Minna von Barnhelm. After the war, the King - in an unwarranted move - deprives the major of his honor. Von Tellheim becomes impoverished and, filled with shame, breaks off his relationship to Minna. An innkeeper in Berlin, who is a police informer, makes the Major move to a shabby little attic because he cannot pay his debt. In the meantime, Minna has also arrived at the inn. She and her lady's maid Franziska are questioned and spied on by the nosy innkeeper. Minna has followed her beloved Tellheim and she now cunningly manages to elicit a new declaration of love from him...

Who’s in it. Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück stars Marita Böhme as Minna, Otto Mellies as Tellheim, Christel Bodenstein as Franziska and Johannes Arpe as Bruchsaal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück 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 Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück page.

If you liked it. Fans of Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.