The Golden City (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1942, The Golden City is a drama film directed by Veit Harlan, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna Jobst is the daughter of a rich, conservative farmer. Living on the bank of the Moldau, she wishes nothing more than follow the river to Prague, the "Golden City". After arriving, she quickly falls into a bad crowd.
Who’s in it. The Golden City stars Kristina Söderbaum as Anna Jobst, Eugen Klöpfer as Melchior Jobst, Annie Rosar as Annas Tante and Paul Klinger as Ingenieur Leitwein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Golden City 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 Golden City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden City (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden City worth watching?
- The Golden City holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden City?
- The Golden City stars Kristina Söderbaum, Eugen Klöpfer, Annie Rosar, Paul Klinger and Kurt Meisel.
- When was The Golden City released?
- The Golden City was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.