Master of the World (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Master of the World is a science fiction film directed by Harry Piel, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A German scientist designs and builds a machine that will do dangerous work instead of placing humans in jeopardy. But the machine itself turns out to have disastrous effects on the people involved.
Who’s in it. Master of the World stars Walter Janssen as Dr. Heller, Sybille Schmitz as Vilma, seine Frau, Aribert Wäscher as Geheimrat Ehrenberg and Siegfried Schürenberg as Werner Baumann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Master of the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Master of the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Master of the World tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Master of the World (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Master of the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Master of the World worth watching?
- Master of the World holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Master of the World?
- Master of the World stars Walter Janssen, Sybille Schmitz, Aribert Wäscher, Siegfried Schürenberg and Ernst Behmer.
- When was Master of the World released?
- Master of the World was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.