Hungarians (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Hungarians is a drama film directed by Zoltán Fábri, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of landless Hungarian peasants accept work as migrant-laborers on a farm in northern Germany where the wages are good, and the wives and family are allowed to accompany them. Though it is in the midst of World War II, they are relatively well-off. However, they glimpse the treatment accorded to POWs and others who are not so gently treated, and at the conclusion of the year's harvest, they choose to return to Hungary and are quickly swept up in the tides of war. This film is part of a series of films by award-winning, well-respected director Zoltan Fabri who devoted much time and effort chronicling the struggle against fascism.
Who’s in it. Hungarians stars Gábor Koncz as András Fábián, Éva Pap as Ilonka, József Bihari as Dani and Zoltán Gera as Brajner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hungarians 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 Hungarians page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hungarians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hungarians (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hungarians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hungarians worth watching?
- Hungarians holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hungarians?
- Hungarians stars Gábor Koncz, Éva Pap, József Bihari, Zoltán Gera and Tibor Molnár.
- When was Hungarians released?
- Hungarians was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.