The Great King (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1942, The Great King is a drama, war and history film directed by Veit Harlan, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble. Defeat seems inevitable when a combination of events gives him hope that he may pull victory from the jaws of defeat after all.
Who’s in it. The Great King stars Otto Gebühr as King Frederick II, Kristina Söderbaum as Luise Treskow, Gustav Fröhlich as Sgt. Treskow and Hans Nielsen as Niehoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Great King 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 Great King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great King (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great King worth watching?
- The Great King holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great King?
- The Great King stars Otto Gebühr, Kristina Söderbaum, Gustav Fröhlich, Hans Nielsen and Hilde Körber.
- When was The Great King released?
- The Great King was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.