Titanic (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, Titanic is an action, drama and history film directed by Werner Klingler, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. This little-known German film retells the true story of the British ocean liner that met a tragic fate. Ernst Fritz Fürbringer plays the president of the White Star Line, who unwisely pressed the Titanic's captain (Otto Wernicke) to make the swiftest possible crossing to New York.
Who’s in it. Titanic stars Sybille Schmitz as Sigrid Olinsky, Hans Nielsen as Offizier Petersen, Kirsten Heiberg as Gloria and Karl Schönböck as John Jacob Astor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Titanic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Titanic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Titanic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Titanic (1943)?
- In US, Titanic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Titanic worth watching?
- Titanic holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Titanic?
- Titanic stars Sybille Schmitz, Hans Nielsen, Kirsten Heiberg, Karl Schönböck and Otto Wernicke.
- When was Titanic released?
- Titanic was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.