April 1, 2000 (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, April 1, 2000 is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the year 2000 and the World Global Union is in charge, although other countries are allowed to elect their own government leaders, as long as they support the Union. When Austria's newly-elected president, played by Josef Meinrad, makes his inauguration speech he declares Austria independence and issues an edict ending Austria's financial support for the Global Union.
Who’s in it. April 1, 2000 stars Josef Meinrad as Prime Minister of Austria, Hilde Krahl as President of the Global Union, Waltraut Haas as Mitzi and Curd Jürgens as Capitano Herakles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, April 1, 2000 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 April 1, 2000 page.
If you liked it. Fans of April 1, 2000 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April 1, 2000 (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for April 1, 2000 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is April 1, 2000 worth watching?
- April 1, 2000 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April 1, 2000?
- April 1, 2000 stars Josef Meinrad, Hilde Krahl, Waltraut Haas, Curd Jürgens and Paul Hörbiger.
- When was April 1, 2000 released?
- April 1, 2000 was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.