The Refusal (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1971, The Refusal is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Axel Corti, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the last days of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter (1907-43), who was executed by the Nazi regime because of his refusal to compromise with a perverse system.
Who’s in it. The Refusal stars Kurt Weinzierl as Franz Jägerstätter, Julia Gschnitzer as Franziska Jägerstätter, Rose Dybal as Franz's Mother and Helmut Wlasak as Father Fürthauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Refusal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Refusal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Refusal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Refusal (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Refusal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Refusal worth watching?
- The Refusal holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Refusal?
- The Refusal stars Kurt Weinzierl, Julia Gschnitzer, Rose Dybal, Helmut Wlasak and Ernst Auer.
- When was The Refusal released?
- The Refusal was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.