The Beacon (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, The Beacon is a drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. On a barren and stormy island, fishing families eke out a meager existence on what they can catch during summer, and what washes ashore during winter. But little has been washing ashore of late, and their situation worsens. Elders recall how twenty years ago, when the lighthouse keeper’s beacon went dark, a cargo ship broke apart on the cliffs. It proved a bountiful accident for the fishermen. Today people on the island view the conscientious lighthouse keepers with evil hungry eyes...
Who’s in it. The Beacon stars Leonhard Ritter as Leuchtturmwärter, Horst Naumann as Mastfischer, Barbara Adolph as Junge Mutter and Waltraut Kramm as Mastfischer's Frau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Beacon 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 The Beacon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beacon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beacon (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beacon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beacon worth watching?
- The Beacon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beacon?
- The Beacon stars Leonhard Ritter, Horst Naumann, Barbara Adolph, Waltraut Kramm and Jochen Thomas.
- When was The Beacon released?
- The Beacon was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.