Until Death Do Us Part (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Until Death Do Us Part is a drama and romance film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Scenes from an East German marriage. A young couple, Sonya and Jens, are very much in love; they get married and have a child. When Sonya wants to go back to work after her maternity leave, they clash for the first time; Jens insists that she remain a full-time wife and mother. Until Death Do Us Part turns an actual police report into a gripping drama, as the director explores the depths of his characters' emotions, driving the conflict to a catastrophic climax.
Who’s in it. Until Death Do Us Part stars Katrin Sass as Sonja Wallner, Martin Seifert as Jens Wallner, Renate Krößner as Tilli and Angelica Domröse as Jens Schwester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Until Death Do Us Part has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Until Death Do Us Part page.
If you liked it. Fans of Until Death Do Us Part tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Until Death Do Us Part (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Until Death Do Us Part change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Until Death Do Us Part worth watching?
- Until Death Do Us Part holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Until Death Do Us Part?
- Until Death Do Us Part stars Katrin Sass, Martin Seifert, Renate Krößner, Angelica Domröse and Horst Schulze.