When Martin Was Fourteen (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1964, When Martin Was Fourteen is a drama and family film directed by Walter Beck, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Martin′s and his girlfriend′s Kathrin′s childhood comes to an abrupt end in 1920, when their Mecklenburg village is drawn into the events surrounding the Kapp putsch. By accident, Martin discovers a charge of weapons that land owner von Bröder had put away for the reactionary forces, and gives them to the workers in the city. When the village starts to organize a strike against the putsch, soldiers arrive at the village to hold down the residents of the village.
Who’s in it. When Martin Was Fourteen stars Ulrich Balko, Erik Veldre, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff as Vater Stammer and Lotte Loebinger as Mutter Stammer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, When Martin Was Fourteen 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 When Martin Was Fourteen page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Martin Was Fourteen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Martin Was Fourteen (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Martin Was Fourteen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Martin Was Fourteen worth watching?
- When Martin Was Fourteen holds an audience score of 6.7 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 When Martin Was Fourteen?
- When Martin Was Fourteen stars Ulrich Balko, Erik Veldre, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Lotte Loebinger and Friedo Solter.
- When was When Martin Was Fourteen released?
- When Martin Was Fourteen was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.