The Olympic Summer (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1993, The Olympic Summer is a notable film directed by Gordian Maugg, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1936 Nazi Germany, a young, innocent apprentice, full of Olympic fever, leaves his rural village to see the ceremonies in Berlin. Upon arriving in the capitol, he meets a widow and a relationship blossoms. They spend an idyllic summer at her lakeside home, but the forces of totalitarianism cannot be held at bay and soon invade their lives.
Who’s in it. The Olympic Summer stars Jost Gerstein, Verena Plangger, Otto Ruck as Fleischermeister and Daniela Kirsch as 1. Bauernmagd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Olympic Summer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Olympic Summer page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Olympic Summer (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Olympic Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Olympic Summer worth watching?
- The Olympic Summer holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Olympic Summer?
- The Olympic Summer stars Jost Gerstein, Verena Plangger, Otto Ruck, Daniela Kirsch and Susanne Binninger.
- When was The Olympic Summer released?
- The Olympic Summer was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.