Der Blaufuchs (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, Der Blaufuchs is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Viktor Tourjansky, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Ilona, the bored wife of an easily distracted professor, falls in love with his friend Tibor, a world-traveler and ladykiller. Although she pursues him, he declines to take advantage of the situation, because she's married to his best friend. Only after her husband shows an interest in a co-worker is it possible for a happy ending to take place for the two new couples.
Who’s in it. Der Blaufuchs stars Zarah Leander as Ilona Paulus, Willy Birgel as Tabor Vary, Paul Hörbiger as Stephan Paulus and Jane Tilden as Lisi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Der Blaufuchs 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 Der Blaufuchs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Blaufuchs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Blaufuchs (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Blaufuchs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Blaufuchs worth watching?
- Der Blaufuchs holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Blaufuchs?
- Der Blaufuchs stars Zarah Leander, Willy Birgel, Paul Hörbiger, Jane Tilden and Karl Schönböck.
- When was Der Blaufuchs released?
- Der Blaufuchs was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.